September 16 / 15.15 Chester

15.15

Good To Soft

British EBF Ruby Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7327.6
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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British EBF Ruby Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 33-1 for his debut in a traditionally warm maiden at York (7f, good to firm) last month, but ran well to be beaten less than 2l into third of the 14 runners; major claims if building on that and coping with the shorter trip and likely different ground.
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1st

4

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:15 Chester

Thanks Forever

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

made all, pushed along and went clear over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, comfortably

4/5

3rd

12

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Thanks Forever

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

28,000euros foal, 24,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-brother to 1m/8.6f 2yo winner Hurry Up Hedley (RPR 65); dam unplaced half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner; trainer has done a great job with the 2yo Ballymount Boy but others are more compelling than this newcomer; has been gelded.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 92

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f at Beverley last month, improving from his debut (good to soft) when narrowly beaten by a subsequent winner 15 days later (good to firm); respected if taking another step foward despite the outside stall.
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4th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Winged Messenger

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

String of good runs in 2025, winning three times with the last of them coming in the Ayr Bronze Cup 248 days ago (6f, soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with and may come on for this return to action.

7/2

54

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

T: Julie Camacho

Progressive since these cheekpieces went on, winning at Doncaster (5.5f, good) and Epsom (6f, good) and finishing a close third of 16 to Eternal Sunshine at Thirsk (6f, good) recently despite having to wait for a clear run; he's right at home on slow ground and could play a leading role.

15/2

10

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Thirsk

Winged Messenger

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Thriving on racing this year, following a second of 22 at York by winning in clearcut style at Epsom (6f, good) three weeks later; a further 6lb rise demands another career best but that's not out of the question.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £14.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; unraced dam half-sister to winners Attainment (7f-1m AW including 2yo) and River Wharfe (7f-8.6f including AW) out of 6f 2yo winner Wahylah; market should indicate what is expected on debut.
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9th

7

(8)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Nominal Event

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

33/1

9th

7

(8)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Nominal Event

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

33/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£9,000 2yo; first foal; dam 5f/6f winner (RPR 72), half-sister to 5.7f/6f winner Yafta (including 2yo/Group 3) out of 6f Listed winning close relative of 5f Group 3 winner Swiss Spirit; makes some appeal on breeding, but probably only of interest if supported in the market; stable also runs fellow newcomer Nominal Event.
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7th

5

(1)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ripon

Standring

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Craig Lidster

14-1, laid down reasonable marker when over 7l fourth on this month's Chester debut (6f, good to soft), albeit not unlucky to make the podium despite traffic issues; this trip looks about right for the time being.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:15 Chester

Standring

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

towards rear, switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never near to challenge

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 and ran green when sixth of 11 on his Redcar debut (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; improvement possible, but it will be needed.
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9th

9

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Sandown

Ottoman Force

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up in 5f novice in September but has become disappointing this season and was well beaten when upped to 1m on Polytrack a week ago; has too much to prove.

33/1

7th

5

(9)

24th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ottoman Force

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up in Beverley novice last September and he's dropping down the weights after failing to make much impact this season; his sole AW run (final 2yo start) was worse; some recent headgear but none today and he is upped in trip.

25/1

Form: 6846

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All starts so far over 7f, his best effort when fourth of five here (7f, soft) last month, but didn't back it up on nursery debut at Sandown (good) a fortnight ago; drop in trip may suit and trainer has won two of the last four runnings, but others appeal more.
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8th

9

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Takeover Target

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Down the field in both starts for new yard, latest over C&D; still a maiden and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

8th

9

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Takeover Target

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Down the field in both starts for new yard, latest over C&D; still a maiden and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Takeover Target

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Unconvincing overall record and well beaten at 40-1 on stable debut when last seen four months ago; visor the headgear of choice today.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 269595

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Started off her career well in the spring, winning at Doncaster (5f, soft), and then looked unlucky when just beaten in the Lily Agnes here (5f, soft); highly tried afterwards, but finished last of five in a Wolverhampton novice (5f, AW; first-time hood) a fortnight ago; needs to bounce back.
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5th

5

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Ziggys Dream

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seems to tie in closely with Jabaara on one piece of form last summer but has failed to back up that effort, which may flatter her; gained her biggest win on Italian soil and isn't a solid option.

25/1

5

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Ziggys Dream

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seems to tie in closely with Jabaara on one piece of form last summer but has failed to back up that effort, which may flatter her; gained her biggest win on Italian soil and isn't a solid option.

25/1

12

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Ziggys Dream

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Experienced 3yo who enhanced useful strike-rate with Italian Listed win in May on first crack at 7f, and improved again when close third in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time; chance.

11/1

Form: 57

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in her first two starts at Nottingham (5f, heavy) and Windsor (6f, good to firm); may have more options in nurseries after this.
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4

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

16:42 Brighton

Monkey Miss

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins (5.6f/7f) for the Kublers and latest was at this track last August; well handicapped on that form but she's struggled in three runs for current yard and needs a big turnaround.

14/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:40 Brighton

Monkey Miss

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins for the Kubler yard included one over C&D; has finished last in both her runs for Tony Carroll following an absence and cheekpieces did nothing for her when tried once before.

33/1

5th

3

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Monkey Miss

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Did a lot of her racing for the Kubler yard in sprints but proved fine over 7f last summer, including a win here; offered little on her comeback for new trainer (Local Bay looks his best shout) three weeks ago, however, and has to prove her stamina.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £5.46
Trifecta £160.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Ziggy's Dream

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POSTDATA:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Dream