August 23 / 18.02 Leicester

18.02

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Weak 15-2 shot when a well-held fourth at Salisbury (6f, good) on recent debut but he ran green before making some late promising late headway in that race; should know more this time and he's a likely improver on this step up in trip.
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2nd

2

(2)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Mr Monaco

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third in a Class 2 at the Newmarket July meeting before 4l winner from the front at Sandown (both 1m2f, good) in August; creditable fourth of 12 in 1m4f York Ebor meeting handicap (good to firm) last time and has to be a player back in slightly calmer waters; showed promise on soft last year.

7/2

4th

9

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Mr Monaco

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

11/2

1st

1

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Mr Monaco

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

7f novice win as 2yo; better form in defeat in handicaps this year, finishing second over 1m1f here (good to firm) before a good third of ten in a traditionally very strong 3yo event at the Newmarket July meeting (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; should go well.

15/8

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted some support into 7-1 at Haydock (7f, good) 12 days ago but she hung right under pressure and dropped out before finishing a remote last of nine; can only be watched after that low-key start.
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14th

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sovereign Queen

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Twice runner-up in seven starts including in a maiden over C&D on her April reappearance, albeit over 7l behind the winner; well held in three handicaps since, finishing last of 14 back here last month; enough to prove.

25/1

14th

14

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sovereign Queen

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Essentially disappointing since finishing runner-up on her second start and when runner-up here in April she was well beaten, as was the case in her subsequent handicaps (1m/7f); bit to prove now.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:00 Doncaster

Sovereign Queen

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 03

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market expectations on his 6f Newbury debut but he looked more streetwise when third of eight at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was promising behind an odds-on rival and he's open to more progress.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
New Bay colt who made a promising start when going close at Epsom (7f, soft; 14-1) three weeks ago; that form has been boosted by the runner-up since and he sets a clear standard on that clear third; key player.
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1st

5

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

High Point

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ross Burdon

Back off the same mark as when successful at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September; Flat form since has been patchy but still one for the shortlist, especially if the ground stays on the soft side.

25/1

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

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 at Pontefract (6f, good) two weeks ago and he never got involved before finishing a well-held fifth of nine; now goes up in trip but plenty of progress is needed and he's probably one for further down the line.
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6th

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Bust A Move

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified market support to make winning handicap debut over C&D (good to soft; from 4lb lower) in February 2025; failed to excel in a hood at Wetherby or Huntingdon (November/December); returns from a four-month break on better ground, which holds few fears; merits respect.

8/1

1st

11

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Bust A Move

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, held up in last

3/1

Form: 7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful winner but he didn't show a great deal after a slow start at Salisbury (6f, good; 18-1) on his debut last month; should benefit from that experience but he needs a transformation on this step up in trip.
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5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

prominent, weakened final furlong

5/1

5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Clive Cox; well-beaten both previous turf starts last season; favourite for a Newcastle handicap on stable debut on reappearance on first run after being gelded, but finished only seventh to a subsequent winner (1m, tongue-tie on); tongue-tie retained and cheekpieces now tried; a bit to prove.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Wonderful Lives

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack for Clive Cox last year; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a first-time tongue-tie after six months off having been gelded in the meantime; longer trip should suit on breeding and is a half-brother to two multiple course winners; no great surprise if he steps up.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
14,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m2f winner Lady De Vega (RPR 61), half-brother to 3 winners including Red Elysees (HK 7f-1m1f; 79); dam placed 7f AW (63), half-sister to 6f/7f Listed winner Rose Bonheur; has fair standard to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market is persuasive.
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4th

5

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Double Red

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

Secured a fourth win (three on turf) when taking Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW) on his April reappearance but that hasn't been backed up in two subsequent starts; latest fourth was a step back in the right direction, however, when shaping like this first attempt at 1m4f is worth a go; 1-1 here and he holds each-way prospects.

16/1

4th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Double Red

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; reappeared with a comfortable AW win in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off back on turf at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back again after that but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Double Red

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

Hit the ground running last year, winning twice at Nottingham in April, over 8.5f (good) and 1m2f (good to firm); also scored at Epsom (good to soft) in September and once again made a winning return when picking up an AW handicap here (1m2f) 19 days ago; up 5lb and this is tougher but he's progressive and can't be ignored.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; first foal; dam placed 7f AW 2yo (RPR 69), half-sister to winners Slippers Best (Listed-placed 1m) & King's Slipper (1m AW) out of unraced half-sister to 1m4f AW Listed winner Dansili Dancer; one of two newcomers for the yard and market should guide.
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9th

11

(10)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over 1m4f here last month; ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield since and they are quickly discarded; no shock were he to have a bigger performance in him.

14/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over 1m4f here last month; ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield since and they are quickly discarded; no shock were he to have a bigger performance in him.

14/1

8th

11

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over this far at Kempton last time; open to improvement and cheekpieces are added.

11/2

Form: 80

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Massive prices and he's struggled in two 7f novice events at Doncaster (good/soft); can only be watched.
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0

8

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:02 Leicester

Jesse William

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Ronald Thompson

Massive prices and he's struggled in two 7f novice events at Doncaster (good/soft); can only be watched.

66/1

10th

4

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

Jesse William

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Ronald Thompson

125-1 when last of eight on his debut over C&D (good) last month, finishing behind a couple of these; similar scenario likely.

100/1

8th

7

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:45 Doncaster

Jesse William

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ronald Thompson

April foal by Cable Bay; 6,000gns yearling, £15,000 2yo; half-brother to 1m2f AW winner Great Bedwyn (RPR 81); dam Listed-placed 1m4f/1m5f winner (100), half-sister to Group-placed 7f-1m4f winner Alta Lilea and Listed-placed 8.6f winner Fighter Boy; stable not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.

100/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
13,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Masar half-sister to Italian 7f-10.5f winner Lady Iffraaj (including 2yo); dam German 1m2f winner (including Listed; RPR 99), half-sister to Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Wigmore Hall and US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Ocean Road; has a striking pedigree but she could be one for longer trips later on.
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8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Free Speech

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Three-time winner who didn't get the breaks when sixth on her stable debut at Newcastle at the start of May and she went down narrowly at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 17 days later; these conditions should be fine and she warrants consideration.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free Speech

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Three wins for Ed Dunlop; sold for 5,000gns last October; denied a run on several occasions on her stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 17 days ago; will be suited by the step back up in trip and not out of this.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Free Speech

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Patchy during a limited campaign last year for Ed Dunlop; wins as a 3yo came on soft turf and this trip looks a bare minimum for her new yard on comeback.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
10,000euros Dream Ahead half-sister to winners Iznik (French 1m3f; RPR 99) and Under Control (2m-2m3f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6.7f winner Digression out of half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Daltaya; has speed and stamina in her pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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0

11

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:02 Leicester

LEquilibriste

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

10,000euros Dream Ahead half-sister to winners Iznik (French 1m3f; RPR 99) and Under Control (2m-2m3f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6.7f winner Digression out of half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Daltaya; has speed and stamina in her pedigree and market should guide on debut.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £246.59

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

High Point

The Times:

Mr Monaco

The Star:

Al Shabab

NEWMARKET:

Free Speech

D Express:

Mr Monaco

RP RATINGS:

High Point

TOPSPEED:

High Point

POSTDATA:

High Point

Telegraph:

High Point

The Guardian:

High Point

Daily Mail:

High Point

Daily Mirror:

High Point

The Sun:

High Point

Daily Record:

Al Shabab