September 14 / 14.15 Epsom

14.15

Good To Firm

Yale British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Yale British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 7f winner White Umbrella (RPR 75); dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (100), half-sister to Listed-placed 5f-1m2f winner Quissisana out of half-sister to Winter Derby winner Adiemus; has fair standard to aim at on debut and yard is 0-11 with 2yos this season.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Change For Good

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

0-6 since debut win but ran respectably in Glorious Goodwood handicap on debut for current yard and soft ground was a possible excuse since; possibilities off reduced mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and AW surface.

10/1

7th

2

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Change For Good

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hamad Al Jehani

0-5 for three different trainers since his successful debut last season (7f, good to firm); wasn't disgraced when seventh in a big field at Glorious Goodwood last time but will need a personal best to return to winning ways; perhaps this drop to sprint distances will have a positive effect.

9/1

7th

15

(10)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Change For Good

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had been highly tried after his successful debut last season (7f, good to firm) but he failed to make a telling impression on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) five weeks ago for Ollie Sangster; now with Wathnan following a 45,000gns sale three weeks ago but he needs to step up.

12/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 416

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
£130,000 Blue Point colt; big improvement on his second start when a 4l winner at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) in June and he wasn't disgraced in a Listed race in France (sixth of ten) the following month; has a penalty back in a novice but he's still unexposed and is respected at this new trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:50 Catterick

Noo Point

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led at fast pace, faced challenge when switched to near side over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, weakened and lost second final 110yds

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Epsom

Noo Point

9st 10lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

led

2/1

1st

4

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Noo Point

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well

9/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4384

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has reached the frame in three of his four runs including when a 2l fourth of eighth in a competitive Southwell novice (7f, AW; RPR 75) two weeks ago; has leading claims on that form and he could find more with a visor added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Juantorena

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, headway and went second on outer over 5f out

10/1

18th

1

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Juantorena

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground.

10/1

18th

1

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Juantorena

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground.

10/1

Form: 89

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns half-brother to three winners; didn't live up to market expectations on his Newmarket debut (7f, good; 6-1) last month and was in rear again at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; 33-1) last week; still very early days but he needs a transformation back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 58

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut when fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) last month but he was disappointing back there two weeks later; had a wide trip last time but he finished tailed off and has something after that heavy defeat.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Tapestry

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

1m win here in November off a 1lb lower mark; mixed record since returning from a 112-day break but not beaten far at Wolverhampton on penultimate start (8.6f; visored first time) and a subsequent Newmarket defeat excusable as he's yet to shine on turf; should be seen to better effect today.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Royal Tapestry

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Back in better form with visor applied at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; close fourth) last week; possibilities in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back on turf (third attempt).

7/2

4th

1

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Tapestry

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Twice below market expectations since being gelded, once on his Tapeta debut and then when tailed off as favourite on good to soft seven weeks ago (first-time cheekpieces replaced by a visor tonight); has it to prove now.

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to six winners and she made a good start when going close under a positive ride in a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW; 3-1) two weeks ago; that form puts her firmly in the picture here and she's open to progress on her second start; big player.
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9th

10

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:55 Lingfield (AW)

Queens Music

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Dr Jon Scargill

towards rear, pulled hard after 1f

40/1

10th

8

(11)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Queens Music

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Went backwards for Jack Channon last year before being picked up for 1,000gns; 80-1, finished a remote last for her new yard two months ago.

50/1

9th

9

(1)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Queens Music

8st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Promising second on her debut at Lingfield AW (7f) last August; didn't progress at Epsom or Wolverhampton; sold out of Jack Channon's yard for 1,000gns last November and makes stable debut.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns foal, 40,000gns yearling; brother to 5f 2yo/6f Listed winner Jouska (RPR 107), half-brother to five winners including Wasim (6.5f-7f including 2yo/dirt; 102), Demonstration (9.4f-1m2f; 91); dam US 1m winner; yard won this with a well-backed newcomer in 2021 and he needs watching in market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Maiden; picked up for 1,000gns out of Eve Johnson Houghton's yard in January; sent off favourite when third in C&D handicap on last week's stable debut (took keen hold); had been off for 55 days; may build on that but he carried his head high under pressure so doesn't look one to trust; maybe the refitted tongue-tie will help.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

0-9 for Eve Johnston Houghton, one his best efforts when fourth of 11 over C&D in November; changed hands for 1,000gns last month and improvement needed on debut for David Evans; no headgear today.

12/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Still a maiden but this keen-going sort was fitted with cheekpieces when an encouraging fourth of 11 on his Tapeta debut at Southwell (7f) last month; he's one to consider eased 2lb now if his stamina holds out.

10/1

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a good pedigree but he was 16-1 at Ascot (6f, good) in July and was always behind after a slow start; should know more on this step up in trip but he needs to leave his debut form a long way behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Timebar

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

15-race maiden but he was runner-up in a classified event here (6f, good) in his final run last season; returns after 341 days off but he should be fine back at this trip and he needs watching in market.

12/1

2nd

8

(11)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Timebar

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

14-race maiden; finished in front of Korroor at Leicester last week and would have finished closer still but for meeting trouble close home; he'll need to settle better back up in trip but he's not discounted.

9/2

4th

8

(7)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Timebar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Has some ability but first win is still proving elusive (13 races) and, having tried 1m on last two outings, he now goes shorter than 6f for the first time; many equipment changes this year, today's including the removal of the tongue-tie he's worn on last five outings.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £52.60
Straight Forecast £50.24
Trifecta £202.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen's Music

TOPSPEED:

Juantorena

NEWMARKET:

Change For Good

The Times:

Royal Tapestry

RP RATINGS:

Queen's Music

Daily Mail:

Queen's Music

Daily Mirror:

Queen's Music

The Sun:

Queen's Music

The Star:

Queen's Music

Daily Record:

Queen's Music

Telegraph:

Change For Good

POSTDATA:

Juantorena

The Guardian:

Juantorena

D Express:

Juantorena