September 09 / 14.00 Ascot

14.00

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RoR horses For Courses British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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RoR horses For Courses British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of quality in his pedigree and he made a winning start in ten-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good; 9-1) last month, storming clear in the closing stages; that form has had a couple of boosts since and improvement seems likely; may well follow up under a penalty.
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7th

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:30 Windsor

Ghostwriter

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed in several Group 1s when trained by Clive Cox; returning from a year off when down the field in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot on stable debut and then ran perfectly well in a Group 3 at Goodwood, albeit one that was steadily run; unlikely he's as good as he was, but still makes plenty of appeal at this level; goes on all ground.

7/2

4th

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Ghostwriter

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

He was returning from a year off when down the field in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot in June, and may have needed that first run for Kevin Philippart De Foy; classy performer for Clive Cox prior to £2,000,000 sale, making the frame in several Group 1s, and can have a big say if back to his best.

6/1

12th

8

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ghostwriter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Sold on the eve of this meeting last year for £2,000,000 and finished a creditable third to Rebel's Romance and Al Riffa in the Group 2 Hardwicke (1m4f, good to firm) a few days later; withdrawn after rearing over being saddled up on an intended start at last year's Newmarket July meeting; subsequently left Clive Cox and hasn't been seen since.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only sixth of 11 on debut at Sandown (7f, good; 8-1) three weeks ago, but that doesn't tell the full story as he was hampered after challenging over 1f out; no surprise to see him improve, and perhaps significantly.
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6th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in.

16/1

1st

6

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 92

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built significantly on a low-key debut when beaten a nose at Salisbury (6f, good) four weeks ago, pulling clear with a colt who dominated a valuable sales event at York next time; bred to be well suited by today's longer trip; commands major respect.
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9th

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

American Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June; respectable fifth (Castan sixth) of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago; enters calculations for last year's winning yard.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; below par in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but plenty of form this season that makes him of interest; Jack Callan's claim a bonus; one to consider back at 5f.

8/1

4th
6 (2)

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful American pedigree (dam a 6.5f Grade 3 winner), changed hands for 360,000gns at the breeze-ups and represents a bang-in-form stable, so he's clearly an interesting newcomer; market support would only increase confidence.
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No Results Found

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros yearling; No Nay Never half-brother to 7.4f 2yo winner Brassica (RPR 96); dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (88), half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Dream Of Dreams; quite appealing on breeding and stable had an impressive first-time-out 2yo scorer at Newmarket towards the end of last month.
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1st

4

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Brian Meehan

Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.

13/2

1st

1

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Six-race maiden; progressive form last term but has moved in the opposite direction this season and latest start (1m2f here; soft ground no excuse) was easily his worst, having been gelded; plenty to prove, even though there's also a fair bit to suggest this drop back in trip will help.

7/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Five-race maiden; progressive run of form came to an abrupt end at Haydock (1m, soft) ten weeks ago; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded; something to prove.

16/1

66/1

Form: 06

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a useful 6f winner but hasn't shown much in two runs to date, including when tongue-tied at Wolverhampton last time; unconvincing.
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6

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Hes Got Game

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Off the mark in 1m Windsor handicap last May but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; now back on his winning mark but he flopped when favourite at Leicester in April and needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Hes Got Game

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Hes Got Game

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart pedigree (out of the dual 2yo Group 1 winner Rumplestiltskin) and there was plenty to like about his debut third at Kempton (7f, AW; 9-1) 17 days ago when he met trouble in running; should build on that.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point half-brother to winners Royal Musketeer (6f-7f including 2yo; RPR 87) and Al Muzn (7f; 80); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 102) out of useful 5f-6f winner; worth a market check for in-form yard.
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6th

3

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Listed winner at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March before close second in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good); returned to form when first of four in the far-side group in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to find in today's company but he's 2-3 on soft ground and is not ruled out each-way.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aramram

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive handicapper last year; took form to a new level with a Listed win at Doncaster on his seasonal return and performed to a similar level when second in the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket in April; Group 1 company was too much to handle at Royal Ascot and a mighty performance will be needed to defy his big weight back in a handicap (12lb higher than for his narrow Ascot win last October).

9/1

15th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt; dam French 1m1f winner (RPR 102), half-sister to an American 1m2f turf Grade 1 winner; that's a classy pedigree and his stable's juveniles are operating at over 20% this season; another to consider.
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5th

3

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Sea The Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good at sixth attempt, dominating the always-competitive Cumberland Plate from the front at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last month; takes on higher-calibre opposition here and has work to do at the weights but could have significant further improvement to come.

8/1

1st

11

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

15:05 Carlisle

Sea The Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

made all, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, unchallenged

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:03 Leicester

Sea The Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Best 2yo form when going close on soft at Salisbury (1m); looked likely to raise his game upped to 1m2f at Newmarket but he just plugged on into third in October and again on reappearance/handicap debut there (good) last month; step up in trip is due but drying ground is a query.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £21.93
Trifecta £61.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ghostwriter

The Guardian:

Spun To Gold

NEWMARKET:

Military Artist

The Star:

American Bay

D Express:

Military Artist

Daily Mail:

Spun To Gold

The Sun:

Spun To Gold

Daily Record:

Spun To Gold

RP RATINGS:

Ghostwriter

TOPSPEED:

Ghostwriter

POSTDATA:

Ghostwriter

LAMBOURN:

Ghostwriter

The Times:

Ghostwriter

Telegraph:

Ghostwriter

Daily Mirror:

Ghostwriter