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16.53

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Geoff Cooper Birthday Celebration EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Geoff Cooper Birthday Celebration EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Ardad; sent off at 9-4 for a York maiden in June (6f, good to firm) but ran below expectations, finishing 7l-fifth of seven; clearly thought capable of better; up in trip and a possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Oasis Dream; beaten 15l when seventh of eight in a Nottingham novice in June (6f, good to firm, 9-1 shot); will need to improve markedly on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Leicester

Foreign Exchange

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Holds solid claims on the form of her Thirsk 7f novice second in August but she was well below par when sixth (on good to soft ground) in a similar event at Chester last month; more is needed now going into handicaps.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Foreign Exchange

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Stepped up plenty on his debut form to finish second at Thirsk (7f, good), though was no match for the comfortable winner; may need more.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 08

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over 7f at Haydock (good to firm) and York (good to soft); improvement needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:26 Kempton (AW)

Quintus Maximus

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

10/1

5th

4

(7)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Quintus Maximus

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders on outer

10/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Quintus Maximus

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Has improved with each of his three runs and was third of eight in a Thirsk novice (7f, good) most recently; his dam was a Group 3 winner and he could continue to progress now moving into handicaps.

9/2

Form: 87

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000gns yearling by Golden Horn; not shown much so far and looks one for middle-distance handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Happy Helen

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ordinary five-race maiden for Michael Dods and best form was at 7f; bred to stay though and new trainer fits a hood for hurdling debut.

9/2

8th

7

(9)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Happy Helen

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

always behind

16/1

8th

7

(9)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Happy Helen

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Fourth of eight in a Thirsk novice (7f, good) last August, but her other three efforts have been underwhelming including on handicap debut/reappearance at Redcar (1m, soft) 12 days ago; bred to appreciate this sort of trip but improvement is needed.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000gns yearling; beaten 12l when 11th of 12 on debut at Pontefract last month (6f, good to soft, 15-2); step up to 7f will suit but probably more of a handicap sort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Odettes Beau

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has failed to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 7f (finished lame) and 1m2f; now tries 1m with blinkers fitted but has much to prove.

16/1

11th

10

(6)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Odettes Beau

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Half-brother to a 5f winner out of the yard's useful sprinter Intense Romance, so this trip has to be a big question mark; lost his action and was found to be lame after a poor handicap debut (7f) two months ago.

16/1

12th

10

(5)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Odettes Beau

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Well held at single-figure odds in two juvenile runs last summer and was last of nine at Newcastle (5f) on his return last month; takes a big step back up in trip but he needs to show a lot more on this handicap debut; stablemate of Mambha.

10/1

6th
1 (5)
Deimos

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Night Of Thunder who cost 180,000gns as a yearling; sixth foal; brother to 5f 2yo/5.5f Listed winner Lady Penelope; interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Ayr

Deimos

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, hung left over 1f out, soon weakened

5/1

6th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Thirsk

Deimos

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Colt by Night Of Thunder who cost 180,000gns as a yearling; sixth foal; brother to 5f 2yo/5.5f Listed winner Lady Penelope; interesting newcomer.

2/1

Form: 9

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Invincible Army who was tailed off last of nine on Redcar debut in May (6f, good); has since been gelded and had wind surgery; much more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme Tenacity

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phillip Makin

Exposed maiden who's done most racing over further since entering handicaps, including when third over 8.6f here three weeks ago; others make greater appeal for a yard that's been dry in a while now.

8/1

7th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme Tenacity

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phillip Makin

Exposed maiden who's done most racing over further since entering handicaps, including when third over 8.6f here three weeks ago; others make greater appeal for a yard that's been dry in a while now.

8/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Oasis Dream; half-sister to two winners over 1m; likely to improve for the experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rosie Sophia

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Not seen since finishing a long last of eight on her Thirsk debut (7f, good) last August; underwent wind surgery the following month and the market should indicate what is expected on her return.

33/1

8th

9

(9)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Thirsk

Rosie Sophia

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Newcomer by Oasis Dream; half-sister to two winners over 1m; likely to improve for the experience.

10/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten 40-1 shot on Newcastle debut last month (7f); improvement needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Thirsk

Twilight Chancer

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Well-beaten 40-1 shot on Newcastle debut last month (7f); improvement needed.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Chancer

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Third foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 68), half-sister to 5f-8.5f AW/dirt winner Ana Emarati out of half-sister to 7f Group 1 winner Etoile Montante; yard also runs Clear Endeavour and the betting should be informative.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.70
Straight Forecast £8.47
Trifecta £41.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Deimos

SPOTLIGHT:

Silent Move

The Guardian:

Odette's Beau

RP RATINGS:

Silent Move

The Times:

Silent Move

The Sun:

Silent Move

The Star:

Silent Move

Telegraph:

Deimos

Daily Mail:

Deimos

D Express:

Deimos

Daily Mirror:

Deimos

Daily Record:

Deimos