July 22 / 16.10 Newbury

16.10

Good

bet365 EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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bet365 EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings) (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros yearling; 8th foal; winning siblings include Battle Pride (7f-1m2f including 2yo/HK; 95), Livingston Range (5f 2yo/6f AW; 86) and Newmarket Warrior (1m including AW; 81); dam maiden 1m-1m4f (65); yard going well with 2yos, including with Group 2 July Stakes winner; betting often a good guide as to what's expected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Jamess Delight

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Clive Cox

Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's.

8/1

6th

6

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Jamess Delight

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Hampered when fifth to Spycatcher in this race last year; gained ample compensation in Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good; gamely) two months later; didn't give his running in two Group 1s in the autumn but this is easier and he has gone well when fresh in the past; high on the list.

15/2

4

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Jamess Delight

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Six wins from just 16 attempts and he landed the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) in May; however, he was only eighth in this race 12 months ago and finished last in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last month; unlikely to be good enough.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 5f 2yo/7f Group 3 winner Rimth out of 1m AW winning half-sister to King's Stand winner Dominica; yard often has them ready to go well on debut.
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11th

1

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Mister Sketch

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Hasn't fulfilled the promise of his 2023 2yo campaign but he was a close third off this mark at Salisbury four weeks ago (6f, heavy) and will be bang there if repeating that form.

5/1

1

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Salisbury

Mister Sketch

9st 11lb

J: Saleh Faraj Al-Otaibi

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a 2yo novice over C&D in 2023 when with Eve Johnson Houghton; mixed results since and ran very moderately on his return to Britain in a 6f handicap at Ripon.

12/1

11th

1

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Mister Sketch

9st 13lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Runaway win in a 2yo novice at Salisbury (6f, good) for Eve Johnson Houghton in 2023; mixed results in eight runs since but he was a front-running third in a conditions race in Qatar (7f) in May; on dangerous mark now back in Britain and he's not ruled out on this return to sprinting.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-2, pulled hard early but lost what chance he might have had when having to be snatched up over 1f out on 6f Doncaster debut last week; should be capable of better.
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7th

8

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

19:40 Nottingham

Mr Wonderful

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Chance on his third at Newbury (6f novice) and Newcastle (6f handicap) but has been a weakener in his last two runs and he's up 2f in trip this evening.

33/1

5th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Mr Wonderful

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Of interest on his Newbury third last summer but his finishing effort has lacked punch in two AW handicaps this year; may yet do better back on the grass.

7/1

5th

4

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Wonderful

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced in third on inner, brief headway against far rail over 1f out, soon lost two places and weakened

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6th foal; closely related to 7f AW winner Noya (RPR 83), half-brother to winners New Arrangement (6.5f-1m including Australia/NZ; 96) and Labhay (7.5f-1m including Canada/US; 82); dam 1m winner (including Listed); yard had few 2yo runners this year but worth a market check.
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3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; sixth foal; brother to 1m/1m2f winner Epidemic (RPR 79); dam once-raced half-sister to US 1m Grade 2/GB 1m2f Group 3 winner Aviate and 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Early March; may need further but still of interest for leading yard with 18% strike-rate (17-97) with 2yos here.
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7th

5

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Al Saif

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Made some eyecatching late headway at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in July and confirmed that promise when third at Kempton (AW) on his recent return; needs to find something extra on this switch to Tapeta, but he's a brother to a 1m/1m2f winner and is open to progress at this new trip; respected.

100/30

7th

5

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Al Saif

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Made some eyecatching late headway at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in July and confirmed that promise when third at Kempton (AW) on his recent return; needs to find something extra on this switch to Tapeta, but he's a brother to a 1m/1m2f winner and is open to progress at this new trip; respected.

100/30

3rd

2

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Saif

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Made a promising debut at Newbury in July (6f, good to soft), keeping on from the rear in a novice that represents strong form; bred to do well on AW and open to considerable improvement; betting to guide.

11/2

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; 190,000euros yearling; 13th foal; winning siblings include Polydream (6f-7f including 2yo/Group 1), Big Brothers Pride (5.5f Group 3/6f 2yo) and Evaporation (6f-1m including Listed); dam 6.5f-1m1f winner (including Listed); the right sort on paper and yard going well; check market.
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4

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

LEnnemi

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Hughie Morrison

Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off.

7/1

4

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

LEnnemi

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Hughie Morrison

Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off.

7/1

7th

5

(7)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

LEnnemi

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Nine-race maiden but he turned things around off a reduced mark when runner-up behind Hartswood over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month; has a 3lb swing in the weights with his old rival and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

6/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 5f winner Prodigious Blue (RPR 80); dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (86), sister to various winners at up to about 1m; Saffie Osborne 20% (7-35) on 2yos for the yard.
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1st

10

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Three wins for Adam West including one on the AW in France; encouraging return/stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but didn't build on it at Newbury (1m, good) last month; others preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Hello Cotai

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Jim Boyle

Three wins (8.5f/9.5f) for Adam West; ran encouragingly (close third) in 1m2f AW contest at Lingfield on stable/seasonal debut and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort.

13/2

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£95,000 yearling, 130,000gns 2yo; third foal; dam French maiden from 7.5f-11.7f (best effort 9.5f AW; RPR 75), half-sister to 12.5f Group 2 winner Ziyad; sire needs to impart speed if this one is to do well at 6f; yard in form.
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7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Brunel Nation

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

He has run just once at this track and it resulted in his best performance for some time, finishing a neck second over this trip in January; not so good at Kempton last month but he drops back down in class today.

9/1

Form: 26 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite both 6f starts, not coming on for quite promising debut at Windsor, where he ran green, when only sixth at Doncaster; uncertain proposition in first-time hood.
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1st

8

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Free Nation

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Charles Hills

Gelded prior to his creditable third at Pontefract (6f, good to soft; nursery debut) last month and may well build on that effort; close second over C&D on debut and looks interesting back here; bred to do better still, being a half-brother to eight winners.

8/1

3rd

3

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Pontefract

Free Nation

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Runner-up in a newcomer's event at Windsor on debut (7-4f) but he hasn't kicked on since, albeit he got squeezed up at a crucial stage at Doncaster on second start; reportedly unsuited by good to soft ground when flopping at Newbury in July, after which he was gelded; clearly thought to be better than we have seen but could probably do with it drying out.

4/1

9th

5

(3)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newbury

Free Nation

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

Beaten favourite both 6f starts, not coming on for quite promising debut at Windsor, where he ran green, when only sixth at Doncaster; uncertain proposition in first-time hood.

3/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000euros foal; second foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 76), sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo/HK 5f winner Rockaway Valley, half-sister to Group-placed 6f winner Lottie Dod and 1m winner Floriade (dam of 6f Group 3 winner Flotus); off-putting to see him in headgear already.
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8

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Both wins have been on AW, latest over C&D off 4lb higher in March; ran best race since when 3l second to a well-backed subsequent winner at Kempton last week (7f; blinkers on for second time); headgear retained; chance.

4/1

2nd

2

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Brian Toomey

4lb higher than for his Chelmsford win in March; his other success came over C&D in January 2024; has the ability to feature but he's disappointed at Lingfield (AW) and Brighton on last two starts; headgear now returns.

12/1

2

(1)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Ran poorly (hung badly right home turn) on Lingfield AW five days ago; 0-8 on turf but has form figures of 23322 over 1m in this sphere, giving him clear place claims.

14/1

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000gns 2yo; unseated rider before start and finished remote fifth of eight on 5f debut at Nottingham last month (7-1); gelded since; no obvious appeal for now.
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1

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Hinitsa Bay

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Keen-going sort who has been in mainly good heart in turf handicaps since May (26212), the win coming at Yarmouth (1m, good) in July; a player if maintaining his form on Polytrack debut.

9/4

2nd

1

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Hinitsa Bay

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Off the mark over C&D (good) 19 days ago after finishing second a couple of times; raised 4lb but should give it a good go in his follow-up bid.

Evs

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 85), winning siblings include Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Vive Les Rouges and 6f Listed winner Bounty Box; yard's beginners can go well at big prices, such as one here last week.
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9th

4

(13)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

raced wide, in touch with leaders, pressed leader after 2f, lost second and weakened from under 2f out

8/1

5

(9)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fifth of seven in 7f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark now.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Zinchenko

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £184.10
Straight Forecast £207.01
Trifecta £1535.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

L'Ennemi

NEWMARKET:

Al Saif

RP RATINGS:

Free Nation

The Guardian:

Mister Sketch

Telegraph:

L'Ennemi

Daily Mail:

L'Ennemi

The Sun:

L'Ennemi

The Star:

L'Ennemi

POSTDATA:

Free Nation

The Times:

Free Nation

D Express:

Al Saif

Daily Mirror:

Al Saif

Daily Record:

Al Saif