July 15 / 17.40 Salisbury

17.40

Good

Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 45

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon encouraging debut when keeping on well for creditable fifth of 16 in Chesham at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; judged on that performance, winning a race of this nature ought to be a formality.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Hot Fuss

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.

13/2

2nd

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

11st 1lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Dascombe

Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.

33/1

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Hot Fuss

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

5yo who races prominently and has been progressive this season in some competitive handicaps, finishing second at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December and winning at Windsor (2m, soft) last month; up 5lb for last time but he did it nicely and could continue to improve; respected.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal from a well-connected French middle-distance winner; changed hands for 150,000gns in May; interesting to see how he fares on debut.
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1st

4

(8)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Cool Dividend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up on the first two of his three 2yo starts (7f, soft/good to firm) and occupied same position on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); hung right in the closing stages last time but he's in good hands to continue to improve and is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:20 Doncaster

Cool Dividend

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, in touch with leaders towards far side, headway and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:20 Doncaster

Cool Dividend

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, in touch with leaders towards far side, headway and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who was unable to justify favouritism but still made very promising debut when fourth of 13 at Newbury (6.5f, good) last month; likely to play a significant role here.
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14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

6/1

Form: 53

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green in early stages before keeping on well for fifth on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month, and also displayed significant promise when third of five behind useful winner at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; each-way claims at least here.
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5th

6

(2)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Travolta

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Below form last July on soft on final 2yo start, his sole run on softer than good; wore blinkers on both outings as 3yo, winning a maiden at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April and his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; came from off the pace in the latter and strode clear in good style, so he remains one to take seriously despite 9lb rise.

8/1

1st

2

(8)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Travolta

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Took well to first-time blinkers in Wolverhampton maiden in April (9.5f, AW; sole run this year); may have more to offer in the retained headgear and looks well treated on peak 2yo effort (very strong form); interesting on handicap debut.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; third foal; dam 2yo maiden from 6f-7.4f (RPR 53), half-sister to French Listed winners Wilki (6f 2yo) and Madhya (1m); has good standard to reach on debut but is with a good stable.
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4th

13

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Mortlake

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

12/1

10th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Mortlake

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

awkward start, in rear

18/1

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful 2yo winner Rogue; made fairly encouraging debut when keeping-on fifth of eight at Kempton (7f, AW) nine days ago but will need to take a good step forward here.
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6th

10

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Ferret

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark in 1m novice on Lingfield AW in December but he's found it harder in handicaps this year and his recent runs back at Lingfield leave him with work to do on his Tapeta debut.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Ferret

9st 11lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear throughout

15/2

5th

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Ferret

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a novice over C&D last December but has blown hot and cold in handicaps in the meantime; drops into a Class 6 and needs the return to this surface to help galvanise him.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and always behind when 125-1 for last month's debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); moves up in trip here.
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11th

11

(11)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heads Gone Pal

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

towards rear

14/1

9th

12

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heads Gone Pal

8st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Seven-race maiden; has had four runs in nurseries off the basement mark, third of nine at Brighton (7f) on latest; could make the frame again but he'll need improvement if he's to notch a first win.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
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7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Harvard Sound

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help

7/1

7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Harvard Sound

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help

7/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Harvard Sound

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Absent since looking a non-stayer in better race over 1m eight weeks ago; broadly progressive over 7f (including at Southwell) otherwise, producing form figures of 2113; possibilities back down in trip/grade.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Harvard Sound

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Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £9.38
Trifecta £24.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hot Fuss

Daily Mail:

Mafnood

Daily Mirror:

Cool Dividend

NEWMARKET:

Travolta

The Star:

Harvard Sound

RP RATINGS:

Hot Fuss

POSTDATA:

Hot Fuss

The Times:

Hot Fuss

Telegraph:

Hot Fuss

The Guardian:

Hot Fuss

D Express:

Hot Fuss

The Sun:

Hot Fuss

Daily Record:

Mafnood