September 05 / 16.30 Goodwood

16.30

Soft

Ambrose Harcourt Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Ambrose Harcourt Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 61- D

Last run: 350 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) when last seen almost a year ago, showing that he goes well fresh having been absent for five months since debut; has been gelded since the win; represents top yard and is open to further progress; interesting on return to action.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Believe In Stars

9st 12lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Sir Michael Stoute

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 2f

9/2

5th

3

(12)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Believe In Stars

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Has progressed with every start and was touched off in slowly run event at Windsor over 11.4f on reappearance; back in trip but capable of better, especially granted a stronger pace to aim at.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 2

15:52 Windsor

Believe In Stars

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won 1m2f novices at Lingfield (AW) and Goodwood (good; unraced on firmer) with 350-day absence in between; came up shy when favourite for handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in November but it's unlikely he was seen to best effect in a steadily run race; more to offer, including at about 1m4f.

6/4

OUR TIP

8/11

Form: 41

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt, by Galileo out of a dual Group 1 winner; duly looked above average at Nottingham (1m, good; ridden clear to score by 4l) three weeks ago, building on debut promise and recording a useful RPR; likely to stay this longer distance; top on the figures and commands respect.
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3rd

3

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Lear

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Solid effort on his Tapeta debut in August, when going close off a 2lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers today); below that level on turf last time and has still to conclusively prove his stamina over a demanding, extended 1m4f.

4/1

7th

7

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

King Lear

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Maiden winner who is still lightly raced and this headgear combination did him no harm when runner-up at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in August; could have done without the 3lb rise in this stronger company.

6/1

2nd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:10 Southwell (AW)

King Lear

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Nottingham maiden winner (1m, good) a year ago, but out of the frame in all three handicaps; still unexposed, but needs the switch to the AW and addition of a tongue-tie to give him a lift.

15/2

Form: 3

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served his notable owner-breeder well; duly showed promise in 1m2f AW maiden at Chelmsford 12 days ago, staying on for third; again wears hood; receives weight from the previous winners and has possibilities with improvement on the cards.
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10

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 114y

19:00 Roscommon

Lope De Light

11st 1lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: William Durkan

0-10 under Rules; best run came in a maiden hurdle at this track when beat just over 4L (RPR 90); cheekpieces added to tongue tie after a poor effort off 98 in a handicap hurdle last time; unlikely to be good enough on chasing debut.

50/1

9th

6

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:50 Downpatrick

Lope De Light

11st 8lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: William Durkan

disputed lead

20/1

6th

8

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:05 Downpatrick

Lope De Light

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: William Durkan

Not beaten far in a Roscommon maiden hurdle on Monday despite jumping poorly and racing too keenly; could do well here if jumping and settling better.

10/1

Form: 55

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly who has shown ability in novice events (1m3f/1m4f, AW) at Kempton, finishing fifth both times, while shaping as if this drop to 1m2f will suit; represents major stable and remains open to improvement; could go well.
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3rd

1

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Goodwood

Coco Royale

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

wore earplugs, took keen hold, led, pestered after halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

6/4

1st

3

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Coco Royale

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Did too much up front at Ascot (1m6f) eight weeks ago; progressive otherwise in handicaps, winning twice, and may still have more to offer; possibilities, provided she stays the new trip.

3/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:32 Ascot

Coco Royale

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led, 3 lengths ahead 8f out

3/1

33/1

Form: 58

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to make a serious impact in two middle-distance events (turf/AW) and needs to improve a good deal on the bare form; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(3)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:30 Goodwood

Highland Song

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Has failed to make a serious impact in two middle-distance events (turf/AW) and needs to improve a good deal on the bare form; handicaps more suitable shortly.

33/1

8th

9

(9)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Highland Song

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

200,000gns son of Kingman but beaten 22l when fifth of seven on his 1m4f Newmarket debut (16-1) four weeks ago; needs to have come on a lot.

16/1

5th

2

(4)

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

19:35 Newmarket (July)

Highland Song

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Simcock

200,000gns yearling; Kingman half-brother to 1m/1m3f winner In Ecstasy (including 2yo/HK), out of 1m1f winner; sole newcomer in the field; stablemate of Rosa Chinensis; market instructive.

12/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
6yo gelding who made an inauspicious belated debut at Lingfield (11.5f) last month, finishing last of seven having been friendless in the betting; best watched.
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8th

5

(7)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Underlay

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam West

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, in touch with leaders after 3f, dropped to rear and struggling from 2f out

20/1

12th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Bath

Underlay

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam West

took keen hold, towards rear

66/1

8th

2

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:10 Salisbury

Underlay

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam West

Finished a remote last of seven on his belated debut at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last month and he struggled again at Goodwood (1m2f, good) ten days ago.

100/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns yearling; Australia half-brother to 6f AW winner Shawaf; dam half-sister to 1m Gr 1 winner Tamayuz out of 1m winning half-sister to French Derby winner Anaaba Blue; sole newcomer in the field; market helpful.
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6th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Grey Owl

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Grey Owl

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win was at Salisbury (1m6f) last August but he's a reliable type who has hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this season including a clear second at Salisbury; looks worth another try at this trip and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

7/2

5

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Well suited by a stiff 1m6f and his clear comeback second at Salisbury a month ago has been boosted by the winner going in again since; only 1lb higher and his claims are obvious.

3/1

Form: 96

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Turf debutant who has poor claims on form, having been soundly beaten in two middle-distance contests on AW; the change of surface needs to have major effect.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(11)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Larkhill

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Jarvis

Has cut little ice on all his four runs, blinkered for his handicap debut when only 11th at Kempton (1m4f) 24 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

10

(14)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Larkhill

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Jarvis

Trainer had a couple of decent-priced winner this month and this gelding wears first-time headgear now handicapping at a lowly level; that's where the positives end, however, with him beaten a long way in three runs to date; watch the market.

16/1

8th

6

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:30 Goodwood

Larkhill

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Jarvis

Turf debutant who has poor claims on form, having been soundly beaten in two middle-distance contests on AW; the change of surface needs to have major effect.

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £8.48

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Lear

The Star:

Lope De Light

D Express:

Believe In Stars

Daily Record:

Lope De Light

RP RATINGS:

King Lear

TOPSPEED:

King Lear

POSTDATA:

King Lear

NEWMARKET:

King Lear

The Times:

King Lear

Telegraph:

King Lear

The Guardian:

King Lear

Daily Mail:

King Lear

Daily Mirror:

King Lear

The Sun:

King Lear