July 15 / 14.55 Ascot

14.55

Good To Firm

Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A,B,C&D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A,B,C&D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Sailing Solo (US 1m/8.5f turf stakes) and Boltaway (useful 1m1f-1m4f) out of quadruple US 1m/1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Proviso; from a leading stable.
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6th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Al Musmak

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up in Group 2 Royal Lodge (1m, good to firm) last September and returned to form with Listed win at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; had something to spare last time and holds leading claims.

11/4

1st

1

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Al Musmak

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Listed winner over 1m last year and signed off his 2yo campaign with a second to Ghostwriter in the Group 2 Royal Lodge on the Rowley Mile (good to firm; won debut on good to soft); below that form in Group 2/3 events over 1m2f in recent months and needs a return to 1m to have a positive effect.

7/1

7th

1

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Al Musmak

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Flopped in the Dante at York on last month's return (1m2f, good; backed into 4-1) but trainer reported subsequently "his bloods were off"; Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good) last September then came second in the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); could bounce back with bold show.

18/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has Irish Group 1 entry in September; 4-1 for seven-runner novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago and was always prominent before finding an Appleby-trained favourite much too good; that was a solid start and looks the best form in this line-up.
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3rd

12

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Under The Sun

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (1m2f) in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there the following month; considered.

8/1

4th

9

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

10st 9lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He had been badly out of sorts prior to popping up at 80-1 in a C&D handicap four weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 3lb but it remains to be seen if he can back that effort up.

5/1

1st

9

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His mark continues to tumble but he isn't giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage, failing to beat a rival on all three AW starts this winter.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal, 60,000euros yearling; 11th foal; brother to German 7f winner Gold, half-brother to five winners including Gibbs Hill (1m2f-1m4f; RPR 113), Princess Charm (8.5f-1m2f; 100) and Band Of Gold (1m4f-1m7f; 95); dam 6f-7.5f winner (including 2yo; 99); trainer runs two; needs a market check.
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8th

2

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Galactic Charm

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up.

20/1

6th

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Galactic Charm

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on some of last season's form but looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has become disappointing; needs change of headgear to perk him up.

8/1

4th

3

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Galactic Charm

11st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Lurks on a dangerous mark and his defeat on heavy ground a fortnight ago is not viewed harshly but he's largely been disappointing this season and has stamina to prove over this new trip.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling, bred for middle distances; 33-1 for maiden at Sandown (7f, good) four weeks ago and never-dangerous seventh of nine after a very awkward start; plenty of promise, though, and he's considered on form too.
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10th

3

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Im Puzzled

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

took keen hold, held up in rear

9/2

1st

4

(3)

15th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Sandown

Im Puzzled

8st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

took keen hold, raced in second, shaken up when led over 2f out, edged right and went clear from over 1f out, soon ridden, went further clear final furlong, eased inside final 110yds, readily

9/2

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros 2yo; 7-1 from 12-1 for novice at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago, looking green and never dangerous in his 8l fourth of seven; should improve but others have shown a bit more.
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7th

4

(1)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Never Sell

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

led, headed 4f out, lost position and hung badly right 3f out, soon weakened and lost touch, tailed off

14/1

7th

4

(1)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Never Sell

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

led, headed 4f out, lost position and hung badly right 3f out, soon weakened and lost touch, tailed off

14/1

11th

3

(11)

15th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Never Sell

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Fourth in two of his four starts last year including on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded), but a well-beaten last of eight on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) last month; blinkers replace cheekpieces, but the outside stall won't make things easy.

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros foal; third foal; dam 6f-1m winner (RPR 56), sister to 1m2f Flat/2m hurdle winner The Character, half-sister to Group-placed 6f/1m2f winner Silver Grey; trainer also runs Galactic Charm.
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1st

7

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:20 Ripon

Prepschool

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Michael Bell

Put two rather disappointing shows behind him with a creditable third at Sandown (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago; not far away on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Prepschool

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Rather disappointing at Newbury and Epsom last two starts; hopes hinge on a return to the same C&D as his career-best third in April.

20/1

12th

10

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

13:25 Epsom

Prepschool

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Bell

Sole win from eight starts came last August, following a close call at this track (soft) the time before; has contested three 1m2f handicaps this term, easily best of those efforts when third at Sandown (good to soft; 2lb lower today) on second occasion; never dangerous in London Gold Cup at Newbury latest; others may bring more potential.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1 from 7-1 for novice at Haydock (6f, good to firm) one month ago, rather slowly away before keeping on into fourth of seven; that's similar form to a few of these and he too should improve.
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14th

14

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Romantic Samurai

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Tried over various trips in three starts for current yard this summer, well beaten each time; declining mark may still flatter him; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

12/1

14th

14

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Romantic Samurai

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Tried over various trips in three starts for current yard this summer, well beaten each time; declining mark may still flatter him; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

12/1

8th

3

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Tipperary

Romantic Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

slowly into stride, detached in rear throughout

50/1

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
67,000euros yearling; fourth foal; brother to winners Party Moon (German 7f/8.5f) and Puente Arce (Spanish 1m 2yo/French 1m1f); others are a bit more striking on pedigree but he's from a leading yard and market can guide.
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3rd

1

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:35 Tramore

Playtime

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

1m4f winner on good ground; drew clear to win a Leopardstown maiden in March (2m, soft to heavy) but found wanting in handicaps since then, proving disappointing when sights were lowered at Killarney 20 days ago.

7/2

6th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Playtime

10st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Handicap win over 1m4f (good) at Chester was the highlight of a five-race British Flat career; off the mark hurdling at fourth attempt with an easy Leopardstown victory (2m, soft to heavy); well beaten in a Fairyhouse Listed Leopardstown (2m, yielding to soft) contest last time for handicap debut; this is easier; non-runner 5.20 at Chester on Friday.

15/4

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000gns foal, 48,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 91) out of 1m1f-winning half-sister to Listed winners Alasha (1m) and Alaiyma (8.4f); makes her debut in what should be a strong race.
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9th

14

(13)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Courcheval

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

27,000gns foal, 48,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 91) out of 1m1f-winning half-sister to Listed winners Alasha (1m) and Alaiyma (8.4f); makes her debut in what should be a strong race.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to five winners including Atzeco (Italian 1m4f/1m7f Group 3; RPR 110), Blanchland (Group-placed 1m AW 2yo; 104) and Speycaster (1m AW 2yo; 89); dam unraced sister to 1m 2yo Listed and 1m2f Group 3 winner Energizer; yard had 2yo debutant win well at Sandown four weeks ago.
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6th

8

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Jean Ribault

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Menuisier

Not without support in a couple of 1m2f handicaps in the spring, latterly behind two of these at Nottingham; the hood is given a second try as he goes right up in trip (dam's side of his pedigree gives hope on the stamina front).

16/1

8th

10

(9)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Jean Ribault

9st 4lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

Beat only two home in his three starts last year; showed a glimmer of ability on handicap debut when seventh at Brighton (1m2f, good; 6-1) last month and has place claims.

11/1

8th

10

(9)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Jean Ribault

9st 4lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

Beat only two home in his three starts last year; showed a glimmer of ability on handicap debut when seventh at Brighton (1m2f, good; 6-1) last month and has place claims.

11/1

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns 2yo; 12-1, held up in rear for maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago and appeared to travel best until over 2f out, before keeping on into fourth of seven; tongue tied this time; open to major improvement.
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8th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

City House

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; best run for Adrian McGuinness when second over 6f at Dundalk in February and bounced back from a lesser effort at Newcastle on Good Friday when fifth of 12 on return to turf at Naas (6f, good) last Monday; has a handy draw but not obviously well treated on recent exploits.

10/1

5th

4

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

City House

9st 8lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form for George Scott in Bahrain early last year; best run for Ado McGuinness over 6f at Dundalk on penultimate but only beat two rivals home at Newcastle on latest; potentially well handicapped on return to turf and not dismissed.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,500euros yearling; fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Fallen For You, 1m Listed winner Fallen Idol and Group-placed 1m 2yo winner Fallen In Love; late foal; 28-1, got loose before his intended debut in Newmarket novice three weeks ago.
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7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

13th

2

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

North View

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Won with a bit in hand at Chelmsford (7f) on stable/seasonal debut; out of the money in two starts since but can't be written off yet; drops back in grade (attempted Class 2 latest).

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to fair winners, out of fairly useful 1m2f/14.7f winner; others are more striking on paper.
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2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

6th

3

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

C&D winner in March and followed up at Chelmsford; folded tamely at Newmarket in the summer but has had three months off since; not without a chance if ready to roll after the break.

9/1

Form: 78

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 and 40-1 when showing low-level form last month over 7f on good to firm at Haydock and Leicester.
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5

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Placed in low-grade handicaps on the Flat and bettered his disappointing hurdle debut when ridden much more positively at Uttoxeter (2m, good; first-time visor) in July, finishing third behind Torrent; has a fighting chance if he handles the slower ground.

9/1

3rd

12

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

Modest maiden on the Flat; should have the stamina for hurdling but was tailed off at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) on first attempt at this discipline; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor.

25/1

6th

7

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

No wins in 11 on the Flat but mostly consistent and he stayed 1m4f; could make a hurdler.

9/2

Non-runners

North View, Rocket Warrior

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.30
Straight Forecast £23.35
Trifecta £378.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Under The Sun

Daily Mirror:

Al Musmak

POSTDATA:

Playtime

SPOTLIGHT:

City House

NEWMARKET:

North View

The Guardian:

I'm Puzzled

Daily Mail:

Never Sell

The Times:

Under The Sun

Telegraph:

Under The Sun

D Express:

Under The Sun

The Sun:

Under The Sun

The Star:

Under The Sun

Daily Record:

Under The Sun