August 03 / 18.20 Epsom

18.20

Good To Soft

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF  Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5623

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to an impressive winner in maiden at Sandown (7f, good; unraced on softer) in June; couldn't crack it at the fourth attempt when making the running over 6f at Salisbury (good to firm) 12 days later but he's narrowly the form pick in this field and has some experience of this track from his second outing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(9)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Epsom

Rednblue Sovereign

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Entitled to win a C&D novice (on soft; made all) in August and it was always going to be tough for him in a very deep nursery at York's Ebor meeting (form working out very well); on a challenging mark but should be a factor.

12/1

17th

7

(18)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Rednblue Sovereign

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Made his experience count when making all in 7f Epsom novice (soft) three weeks ago; the runner-up gave that form a boost when scoring with something to spare at Ripon last weekend; stall 18 might not be ideal, though.

16/1

1st

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:20 Epsom

Rednblue Sovereign

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Runner-up to an impressive winner in maiden at Sandown (7f, good; unraced on softer) in June; couldn't crack it at the fourth attempt when making the running over 6f at Salisbury (good to firm) 12 days later but he's narrowly the form pick in this field and has some experience of this track from his second outing.

11/10

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1, outpaced over 2f out in novice at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago and finished sixth of 11, 2l behind I'm Puzzled, but renewed his effort in taking style and should improve.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000gns yearling; second foal; half-brother to Australian 7f winner Star Vega; dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (RPR 98), half-sister to useful 1m/1m2f winner Matthew Flinders, out of 1m 2yo winning sister to 1m-1m4f Group 1 winner St Nicholas Abbey; market may guide for yard that's had 2yo success this summer, including in the Woodcote at this track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

High Point

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved little twice over hurdles before his third of five from the front over C&D two months ago when last seen; that was comfortably his best show on AW but he needs to find extra.

14/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

High Point

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved little over hurdles the last twice; four-time winner on Flat turf but is less solid on AW form and doesn't seem set to defy top weight.

6/1

11th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

High Point

11st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved nothing at Fakenham (2m4f) on the switch to hurdles but has the potential to do better, being a four-time Flat winner (fairly useful).

33/1

Form: 74

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for middle distances; 33-1 for maiden at Sandown (7f, good; Rednblue Sovereign second) in June when never-dangerous seventh of nine after a very awkward start; there was plenty of promise in that and he rallied well when fourth of 11 at Ascot (7f, good to soft) one month later, but he still needs to step up a gear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 41 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise on soft on debut and improved to win from the front in a six-runner C&D maiden (good to soft) four weeks ago; probably needs better again as he gives at least 7lb all round but he wasn't seriously challenged last time, so it may be possible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sahara Kitten

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

prominent, weakened from 2f out

13/2

2nd

2

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sahara Kitten

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

raced in second, pressed leader when hung right 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

2nd

4

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton (AW)

Sahara Kitten

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Tate

Improved from his debut when winning an Epsom maiden (7f, good to soft) in July but didn't get home over the same C&D (soft) last month; there is stamina in his pedigree but he needs to bounce back on nursery/AW debut.

11/2

Form: 25

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in newcomers' event at Chester (7f, good) in June and good fifth of ten in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft; prominent long way and keeping on) two weeks later; firmly in the picture.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:20 Epsom

Mnawekh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Second in newcomers' event at Chester (7f, good) in June and good fifth of ten in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft; prominent long way and keeping on) two weeks later; firmly in the picture.

4/1

5th

8

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Mnawekh

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Shaped promisingly in steadily run newcomers' event at Chester (7f, good; finished second) two weeks ago; open to progress but we've not rated that debut form highly and these are deeper-looking waters.

14/1

2nd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

18:15 Chester

Mnawekh

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Alice Haynes

Son of Mehmas who was picked up for £38,000 in April; stable a very healthy 8-24 with 2yos on turf this year; would need considering if the betting vibes are strong.

5/1

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, faded into eighth of 11 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) nine weeks ago, beaten about only 4l, though; needs a second look, especially as he has a Group 2 Mill Reef entry in September.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(6)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:20 Epsom

Mullazem

9st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

16-1, faded into eighth of 11 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) nine weeks ago, beaten about only 4l, though; needs a second look, especially as he has a Group 2 Mill Reef entry in September.

16/1

4

(3)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Salisbury

Mullazem

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Faded into eighth, beaten about 4l, in 7f contest at Yarmouth (good to firm) on debut; sets the standard, albeit not a tall one, on that bare form and gave the impression this shorter trip will suit.

7/2

8th

5

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Mullazem

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

March foal by Soldier's Call; £60,000 yearling; half-brother to 6f winner Soller Bay (RPR 68); dam unraced half-sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Furas, out of 7f AW 2yo winning half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Emerald Commander; stable can get them ready first time, but others make more appeal on breeding.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000gns 2yo buy in May; eighth foal; half-brother to four winners, including Alpha Hedge (HK 1m; RPR 91) and Comino (6f-7f including 2yo; 90); dam unplaced at 6f (43), half-sister to 7f Listed winner Tombelaine out of French/US 1m Listed winner; late foal and probably one for later on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Cliff

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

lost many lengths start

12/1

8th

6

(9)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:37 Salisbury

Mr Cliff

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

midfield

100/1

6th

7

(4)

16th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:00 Salisbury

Mr Cliff

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

took keen hold, led, headed and switched left over 4f out, weakened from 3f out

50/1

Non-runners

Validated

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £16.25
Trifecta £106.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rednblue Sovereign

Daily Mirror:

Sahara Kitten

Telegraph:

Mnawekh

Daily Mail:

I'm Puzzled

The Times:

Mullazem

The Guardian:

High Point

The Star:

Sahara Kitten

Daily Record:

Sahara Kitten

D Express:

Mnawekh