September 07 / 14.40 Salisbury

14.40

Good To Firm

Byerley Stud Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Byerley Stud Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt out of a Galileo mare; started slowly and ran green before picking up in the closing stages to finish third at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding to soft; 4-1); easy to envisage him leaving that form behind and playing a leading role for top Irish trainer who has his first runner on this track for 18 years.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(18)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Cambridge

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and has been a quiet improver in defeat in Group events since; this season he's been fourth on good ground in the 1m Craven at Newmarket and 1m2f Dante at York, but this handicap debut seems to demand a chunk more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Cambridge

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and continued his progress in Group 3s since with second at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy) and fourth of seven on reappearance at Newmarket (1m Craven, good); readily outpaced by the principals in the last named, so lags behind some of these on form, but this longer trip can aid his cause.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Cambridge

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Narrowly won a Salisbury novice (1m, good to firm) on second start and continued his progress in Group 3s since with second at Leopardstown (1m1f, heavy) and fourth of seven on reappearance at Newmarket (1m Craven, good); readily outpaced by the principals in the last named, so lags behind some of these on form, but this longer trip can aid his cause.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off 33-1 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) and never really counted after starting slowly; looks the yard second string on jockey bookings.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Houstonn

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

0-10 in handicaps; twice third over 1m4f at Ascot this year but last two efforts have been below par; dropped another 3lb but it's not enough to tempt.

9/1

1

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Houstonn

10st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

0-9 in handicaps; best form when second in the closing 1m2f race on this card last year; some respectable shows over 1m4f too, including with first-time blinkers (kept since) on penultimate start; last of ten back at Ascot last Saturday, admittedly in a Shergar Cup race and not beaten far but others have more pressing claims.

9/1

10

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Houstonn

9st 4lb

J: Ryusei Sakai

T: Richard Hannon

0-8 in handicaps; easily his best 2025 efforts were two thirds over C&D on good to firm, including when on the heels of Night Breeze on latest start, wearing first-time blinkers, but he needs to find extra.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 52

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth in a good race at Sandown first time out (7f, soft) and only surrendered late on after making the running at Newbury (1m, good to soft); those efforts are right up there form-wise and must have every chance.
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No / Draw
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5th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

15:50 Goodwood

City Burglar

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September; well held in Royal Ascot handicap in June but placed either side, leading for long way when third of seven at York (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; the stable's very good form and first-time blinkers are reasons why he might pull out a bit more this afternoon.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:10 York

City Burglar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, soon led, headed over 1f out, soon no extra

3/1

14th

7

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

City Burglar

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and, after a lesser show at Doha in December, he resumed improvement with a battling second of eight in handicap here (1m2f, good) in May; up 4lb but may have more to give.

25/1

7/1

Form: 264

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Kept to 6f thus far; easily his best run was first time out at Windsor and he goes up 2f in trip here; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Boyfriend

9st 0lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.

11/2

8th

24

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Boyfriend

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Reliable last season, going close under a positive Sam Hitchcott ride over C&D (good) in May; met some trouble at Newmarket on final start; not discounted, although he'll need a career best from his current mark.

16/1

3

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Boyfriend

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in June and has continued in good form, finishing fifth of 16 at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last time in a race which favoured those ridden more prominently; not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
145,000gns yearling; sole newcomer in the field when fourth of nine runners at Ffos Las (7.5f, good to soft) and had his chance until weakening late on; should know more here but he probably has to improve quite a bit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Hand Of God

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Talented 5yo, but has endured some lengthy absences in his career and was returning from another 280 days off when seventh of 24 in the Spring Cup here (1m, good) last month; return to this trip is not a problem and he's interesting down in grade.

9/2

7th

12

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Hand Of God

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Won the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; seen only three times last season and wasn't at his best, although each run came in a highly competitive race; may need a positive ride to get away with this shorter trip on his reappearance, but the handicapper has given him a chance and he's certainly not ruled out.

16/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Surimar (French 1m3f; RPR 87) and Fashion Free (6f-1m including 2yo/AW; 71); dam French 1m1f winner (Listed; 108), half-sister to Listed winners Nashmiah (7f-1m2f) and Streets Ahead (1m); interesting newcomer from powerful local yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Torrent

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024; has drawn a blank since but he's on a reduced mark and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) three weeks; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

10

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Torrent

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024 but has been unable to get his head in front since; his mark continues to drop and cheekpieces are back on replacing a visor; best watched.

12/1

6th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Torrent

11st 8lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

2-15 over hurdles; winless this campaign but it started quite well and the third at Sandown in December was in a first-time visor that now returns having been missing the last twice; on a fair mark if factoring in Murray Dodd's claim; could stage a revival.

20/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$50,000 yearling, 260,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; 11th foal; half-brother to six US winners notably Grade 1 scorer Lighthouse Bay; stable has been getting debut winners.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endosser

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Marco Botti

Had a near miss in a Chelmsford maiden (1m2f, AW) in March but he's struggled back in handicaps since and was beaten 11l at Lingfield last time; record now stands at 0-9 and he needs a major turnaround with blinkers added; stablemate of Caelan.

9/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Endosser

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

5th

2

(5)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Endosser

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Marco Botti

Seven-race maiden with a collection of minor honours on AW up to 1m2f but he was soundly beaten in a handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; 20-1) on his first turf start since debut; that poses a question.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros yearling; third foal; half-brother to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Toute Chic (including 2yo); dam US 1m AW winner, sister to 7f AW 2yo/US 1m dirt winner Almashriq; makes sense to check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Epsom

War Director

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, rushed up and pressed leader after 3f, lost position over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off

14/1

7th

11

(1)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

War Director

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

prominent

12/1

5th

4

(8)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

War Director

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten in both handicaps; too soon to write off but can only watch this time.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns half-brother to three winners; got a good early position at Newmarket (7f, good; 6-1) but was found wanting when it mattered and Rossa Ryan partners City Burglar this time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Ripon

Pick Your Battles

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Ralph Beckett

raced in second, no chance with winner from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

11/2

4th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Epsom

Pick Your Battles

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide, prominent

16/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to eight winners including Aristia (1m2f including Group 1; RPR 115), Glorious Sinndar (Australian 1m2f-2m including Listed) and Daybreak Boy (1m AW/1m4f turf; 96/useful hurdle); dam placed 7f-1m4f; one of two newcomers for the yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Penalty Shootout

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Rod Millman

Often a non-stayer over middle distances this term; was in the process of running okay when hampered late at Kempton dropped back to 1m last time; may build on that effort.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Penalty Shootout

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders

20/1

12th

13

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Penalty Shootout

10st 1lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

10/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 78), half-sister to winners Little Raven (1m/8.6f AW) and Bandra (French 1m3f) out of 7f-1m winning sister to US 8.5f Grade 3 winner No Explaining; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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Verdict Starting price

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Struck form with two 2m3f wins at Fontwell (good to soft/soft) this winter, and may not have been suited by heavy ground when disappointing on latest outing (2m4f); could have a say if suited by this new trip.

7/1

6th

5

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Dual Flat winner who has come good over hurdles with wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft/soft) on last two starts; up another 6lb but that was a smooth success last time and he's open to more progress; highly respected in hat-trick bid.

11/4

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f-2m AW winner Clowance One out of 1m2f and 1m4f (Group 3) winner/Irish St Leger runner-up Clowance; likely best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Forest Hills

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has yet to show anything of note over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago; needs this step up in trip and the tongue-tie to spark considerable improvement.

25/1

6th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Forest Hills

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Carroll Gray

1m2f Flat winner who has been completely tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; at least goes handicapping off a lowly mark and drying ground would help matters, so watch the weather.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £18.99
Trifecta £53.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cambridge

D Express:

City Burglar

NEWMARKET:

Endosser

RP RATINGS:

Cambridge

POSTDATA:

Cambridge

The Times:

Cambridge

Telegraph:

Cambridge

The Guardian:

Cambridge

Daily Mail:

Cambridge

Daily Mirror:

Cambridge

The Sun:

City Burglar

The Star:

City Burglar

Daily Record:

City Burglar