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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a creditable third to Rebel's Romance and Al Riffa in the Group 2 Hardwicke (1m4f, good to firm) a few days later; withdrawn after rearing over being saddled up on an intended start at last year's Newmarket July meeting; subsequently left Clive Cox and hasn't been seen since.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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13th

12

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 6lb higher at Redcar (5f, good) in June but hasn't kicked on from that and hopes are pinned on first-time blinkers prompting a revival; unproven on soft/heavy ground.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

American Bay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Went very close off 5lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in March but he's been up and down since; had an excuse in the mud at Haydock last time but losing run is now up to 13 and others are more convincing.

16/1

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

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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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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7th

2

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Aramram

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Escapes a penalty for his Listed win at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; his last two runs haven't been his best but there have been mitigating factors; has a course win on his record and he should go well.

16/1

18th

3

(18)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Only seventh in this race 12 months ago when 10lb lower; his improved form this spring has warranted this lofty mark and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month (off 1lb higher), doing best of the far-side group; still looks up against it here.

40/1

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

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