September 18 / 15.30 Thirsk

15.30

Good To Soft

British EBF 40th Anniversary Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 134

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Raced only on good/firmer; 5f winner on debut and has performed well over 6f since while shaping as if he'll be suited by 7f; very solid fourth in warm nursery at York Ebor festival most recently (form has received a couple of major boosts since); strong claims.
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5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

5th

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zabriskie Point

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop to this grade when third at Leopardstown last week; likely contender with Reese Holohan's useful 7lb a help in easing his burden.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 40

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced rather freely in both starts, finishing fourth at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft; form sound) then posting a lesser effort in the Convivial Maiden at York (good to firm); first foal of a six-time winner for his connections, so should improve if learning to settle.
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6th

5

(9)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Castle In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent maiden who was second for the fifth time in a row at Chester (10.5f, good) on penultimate start; fared less well on handicap debut when fourth of five back there (10.5f, good to soft) since and steps up in distance here.

11/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, lost third and weakened final 110yds

3/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out

3/1

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: 2

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 33-1 odds with a big effort at York (7f, good to soft) on debut, nearly beating a rival who subsequently performed well in the Acomb; open to progress and looks set for an interesting clash with another colt who brings strong York form; respected.
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6th

1

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Candonomore

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April and, having run well over 1m2f in the past, he didn't have a problem with 1m1f when a close third, just behind Ayr Poet, at Ayr since on yard debut; remains on a career-high mark though so a shade more may be needed.

4/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Candonomore

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Justified favouritism at Bath (1m, firm) on final start for Stuart Williams; sold for 35,000gns since, and begins life for new connections from a 5lb higher mark; has undertaken most of his racing over 7f-1m but does stay (runner-up over 1m2f last June); claims, even if career-best is required.

11/4

1st

4

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Candonomore

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins at 1m and 7f for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable but he's threatening to regain the winning thread, beaten a short head at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last week when switched back to turf from AW; major contender off the same mark.

9/4

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
67,000gns yearling; Advertise half-brother to winners Noble Lineage (8.6f 2yo/9.4f AW) and Gliding Bay (1m4f AW), out of Group-placed 8.6f-1m2f winner (including 2yo); check the betting.
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4th

6

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Thirsk

Sky Hawk

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

67,000gns yearling; Advertise half-brother to winners Noble Lineage (8.6f 2yo/9.4f AW) and Gliding Bay (1m4f AW), out of Group-placed 8.6f-1m2f winner (including 2yo); check the betting.

12/1

5th
5 (1)
Nabilov

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Cracksman and the first foal of a 1m2f-winning daughter of a Group-placed 1m1f-10.6f winner; yard is having a great season with 2yos; market confidence should be heeded.
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11th

5

(10)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nabilov

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Easy to back and well held when fifth of six on 7f debut at Thirsk last month; should improve for this longer trip but plenty more needed.

25/1

5th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Thirsk

Nabilov

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Debutant by Cracksman and the first foal of a 1m2f-winning daughter of a Group-placed 1m1f-10.6f winner; yard is having a great season with 2yos; market confidence should be heeded.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000gns foal, 75,000gns yearling; Golden Horn half-brother to six winners, notably Poet's Word (1m2f-1m4f including Group 1) and Malabar (7f-1m including 2yo/Group 3); interesting newcomer.
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2nd

6

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Givitawhirl

9st 6lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

prominent, in touch with leaders after 3f

11/2

6th

8

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Givitawhirl

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Hasn't shown much from three starts; gelded after his debut and fitted with a hood last time which is retained; makes handicap debut up in distance (bred to relish it) and needs to show more.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Givitawhirl

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Hasn't shown much from three starts; gelded after his debut and fitted with a hood last time which is retained; makes handicap debut up in distance (bred to relish it) and needs to show more.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £9.29
Trifecta £18.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zabriskie Point

POSTDATA:

Candonomore

NEWMARKET:

Givitawhirl

Telegraph:

Candonomore

The Star:

Candonomore

Daily Record:

Candonomore

RP RATINGS:

Zabriskie Point

TOPSPEED:

Zabriskie Point

LAMBOURN:

Zabriskie Point

The Times:

Zabriskie Point

The Guardian:

Zabriskie Point

Daily Mail:

Zabriskie Point

D Express:

Zabriskie Point

Daily Mirror:

Zabriskie Point

The Sun:

Zabriskie Point