August 10 / 14.10 Nottingham

14.10

Soft

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

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 82

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needed his debut experience and did better at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; well backed), despite again racing freely; likely there's more to come when he settles and the fact his half-sister Vetiver won twice on soft ground as a 2yo (Listed) is a plus.
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10th

1

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Only 1-32 and should have run better in a classified here last week as he stays 7f.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 1-31 strike-rate but gave good account when third of 13 in 6f handicap here last month and now dips into this basement grade for the first time; fine over 7f; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Inconsistent 5yo whose losing run goes back 27 races and he was below par at Wetherby last week, however he was a close second at Ripon (6f, good) prior to that and is effective here; each-way claims if back on song.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid in the market ahead of his Newmarket debut, when shaping nicely and faring comfortably best of the newcomers; about sets the standard on that and is entitled to improve.
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1

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Grey Cuban

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who defied top weight at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and won over this C&D (good to soft) last September; has run some good races on soft ground in the past; he's just 2lb higher than last time and can produce another bold show.

5/1

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Grey Cuban

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who won at Chester (1m2f, good) in July and returned to form when third of five in Listed race there (1m4f, good to soft) last month; he's saved his best for Chester this season but has shown promise at York in the past and the drop back in trip is a likely plus; can make a bold bid.

20/1

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Grey Cuban

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

This course rather dominates his turf record, most notably with a big career best to win 1m2f handicap in July in good style from the front; the scale of his defeats at other tracks on his last two outings is a concern and although better seems likely on this return to Chester, stamina is in doubt.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quite a late foal who went for 50,000gns in the spring but holds no notable entries; has stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree and the market will guide.
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2nd

1

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered.

5/2

3rd

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together.

6/1

5th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners for Clive Cox; badly needed his debut, missing the break and getting well behind; should fare better.
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2nd

1

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Better than ever when landing a second 7f Goodwood success of the year in 20-runner event at last week's Glorious meeting (good to firm), with the reopposing Pellitory well behind; a further 4lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving 5yo.

13/8

1st

11

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Three wins last year and he won 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) in May; solid fourth to Colombier at Epsom next time and it was a narrow career best when second of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; will probably need another pb but that's not out of the question and Ryan Moore rides; considered.

15/2

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,500gns foal, 62,000gns yearling; half-brother to useful 2yo winner Significantly and holds a sales race entry next month; interesting newcomer.
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1st

2

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Salvuccio

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

bumped start, raced in last, switched left and headway on outer from 2f out, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, readily

5/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:45 Windsor

Salvuccio

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

reared start, raced in last

10/1

7th

3

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Salvuccio

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

2-2 on AW, following his easy nursery win at Wolverhampton in October with a novice success at Newcastle six days later; two runs in Dubai this year, beaten around 2l in a conditions event three weeks ago; further progress possible but it will be needed.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the break, pulled hard and found all the traffic going when shaping with promise on his Pontefract debut three weeks ago; yard wouldn't be noted for 2yo newcomers, so he's one to keep an eye on.
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6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Bulmer Bank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

14/1

6

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House.

16/1

9th

13

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

14/1

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer had two 2yos newcomers win this season and better was expected from this 50,000gns yearling on her debut in May, when finishing last; watch the market back from a break.
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8th

10

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Boann

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent behind clear leaders

20/1

6th

6

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Boann

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

Two wins on AW, including off 5lb higher over C&D as a 2yo; far from consistent otherwise and looks difficult to support with confidence but is well treated granted a peak-form display.

20/1

7th

5

(6)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Boann

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Dual AW winner who won off 3lb higher at Kempton (6f) last November but she's not hit the same level this season and was beaten 9l back at Kempton last month; still unexposed on turf but she needs a major revival back in this sphere; first-time cheekpieces are added.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to Lara Silvia, who didn't win until entering nurseries; no surprise to see him follow suit.
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11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

11

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Power Of Zeus

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

4yo who went the wrong way for Brian Ellison and there's been no revival in his two races for new yard; has now finished last on his last four outings; off nearly three months again and tries his first headgear.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000euros yearling whose unraced dam is a sister to Nathania, a fair middle-distance winner for Richard Hughes; yard's strike-rate with 2yos is down a touch this season (3-24 with them here in last five years) but he holds a couple of notable entries in the autumn.
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2

(6)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fast Society

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

2-3 in novice events; ran okay after a break on handicap debut and was better when runner-up over 8.6f here 20 days ago; gives the impression that this longer trip could bring him on some more.

15/8

2nd

4

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fast Society

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won two of his three starts in novice company, one of them on Tapeta; beaten off this mark on last month's handicap debut but it was after a 227-day break and the yard was a bit quiet at the time; that's not the case now and this unexposed 4yo retains potential.

4/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fast Society

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won two of his three starts in novice company, one of them on Tapeta; beaten off this mark on last month's handicap debut but it was after a 227-day break and the yard was a bit quiet at the time; that's not the case now and this unexposed 4yo retains potential.

4/1

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Latest Newmarket second, when a beaten favourite, hasn't been well advertised since but he finished clear of the rest and that was a step forward from his promising debut; goes on the shortlist.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Cheeky Blimey

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

prominent on inner, lost ground from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

8

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

14:10 Nottingham

Cheeky Blimey

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

Latest Newmarket second, when a beaten favourite, hasn't been well advertised since but he finished clear of the rest and that was a step forward from his promising debut; goes on the shortlist.

7/2

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 648

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better with each start, hitting traffic last time on the drop to 6f at Windsor; half-sister Militia, a prolific winner, was fine on slow ground but it may be in nurseries this one makes his mark; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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12th

6

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 10lb

J: Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Often front-runner; doubled his tally over this C&D when winning in first-time cheekpieces in April but he's struggled in both starts since; others look stronger.

16/1

8th

7

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flopped over C&D 51 days ago when reportedly unsuited by being unable to dominate; he had earlier won twice over C&D this year and he's not impossibly treated; goes without cheekpieces this time.

10/1

9th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took him a long time to get off the mark, but has utilised forcing tactics to good effect over C&D this year (1241); 5lb higher than for his latest success, though, and he doesn't have a great draw.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to ordinary handicapper Wild Acclaim; trainer 0-15 with 2yos in 2023 and 1-29 with them here all told; probably best watched.
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9

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Mist Rollin In

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Steph Hollinshead

Nine-race maiden who finished last on first two starts for new stable this year (1m3f/8.4f); big leap of faith required to support him.

50/1

8

(2)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Mist Rollin In

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Steph Hollinshead

Yet to win and well beaten on stable debut/reappearance on AW last time; plenty more needed.

33/1

8

(2)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Mist Rollin In

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Steph Hollinshead

Yet to win and well beaten on stable debut/reappearance on AW last time; plenty more needed.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £12.40
Straight Forecast £11.11
Trifecta £94.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Cuban

POSTDATA:

Cheeky Blimey

Telegraph:

Fast Society

RP RATINGS:

Grey Cuban

The Guardian:

Grey Cuban

Daily Mirror:

Grey Cuban

The Sun:

Grey Cuban

Daily Record:

Grey Cuban

NEWMARKET:

Cheeky Blimey

The Times:

Cheeky Blimey

Daily Mail:

Cheeky Blimey

D Express:

Cheeky Blimey

The Star:

Cheeky Blimey