September 30 / 13.45 Ripon

13.45

Good To Soft

British EBF 40th Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C & D) (Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C & D) (Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Greenness evident (went left under pressure) but ability also when over 4l fourth on last week's Beverley fillies' novice debut (5f, heavy); possibly more evidence needed before present optimum trip is clear (could be 5f to 7f on breeding), but improvement seems likely anyway.
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7th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Thirsk

Ingleby Ivy

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won a 6f Ripon novice last September; mainly disappointing since, although fair fourth off 5lb higher over 6f here in June (good to firm); on a good mark and could go well.

14/1

12th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Ingleby Ivy

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

ducked left start, switched right soon after start, towards rear

12/1

7/4

Form: 633213 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Appeared held by the penalty for her 5.5f Bath maiden success (good to soft) when coming up under 1l short on this month's follow-up bid at Chelmsford (6f); this sharp track may play to her attacking strengths.
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2nd

3

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ripon

Kandoo

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

Appeared held by the penalty for her 5.5f Bath maiden success (good to soft) when coming up under 1l short on this month's follow-up bid at Chelmsford (6f); this sharp track may play to her attacking strengths.

7/4

3rd

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Kandoo

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

On the up for Archie Watson, following her near miss at Bath on last month's stable debut with a breakthrough win at the same track a fortnight ago (5.5f, good to soft; made all in first-time cheekpieces); solid candidate despite her 5lb penalty.

13/8

1st

7

(1)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:35 Bath

Kandoo

9st 2lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Improved greatly on first two starts when third on final two runs in Ireland (about 5f, soft/6f, good) and there was hardly anything in it when she went down narrowly over C&D 15 days ago on debut for new yard; looks sure to be bang there; cheekpieces fitted.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Recovered from another poor start soon enough and dug in well to land the odds at Redcar last month (good to firm); effectiveness over today's C&D essentially proven on debut, and prospects of defying the penalty will only increase if getting all the basics right.
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5th

1

(10)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Spanish Rock

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Three runs on turf, winning a 6f novice at Redcar in August either side of thirds at at Ripon; yet to get it right at the start and he'll need to raise his game if he is to defy a penalty now switched to AW.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ripon

Spanish Rock

9st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Recovered from another poor start soon enough and dug in well to land the odds at Redcar last month (good to firm); effectiveness over today's C&D essentially proven on debut, and prospects of defying the penalty will only increase if getting all the basics right.

6/4

1st

4

(3)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:59 Redcar

Spanish Rock

9st 4lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Half-brother to eight winners and he made a promising debut when third of nine at Ripon (6f, soft; 4-1) two weeks ago; that form puts him in the picture and he should know more this time; respected for in-form yard.

5/2

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just over 1l behind Profiteer when eighth on last week's Beverley debut (5f, soft; Askim another 8l behind), but penny just looked to be dropping after a poor start; out again quickly to consolidate the learning.
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5th

4

(9)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfanatical

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Second of eight, beaten over 4l, on her nursery debut at Chelmsford ten weeks ago (6f); however, dropped away to finish last of 12 at Southwell on Thursday; needs to leave that behind her if turned out quickly.

8/1

12th

6

(10)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

11:50 Southwell (AW)

Alfanatical

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Absent since her creditable second, albeit no match for winner, over 6f at Chelmsford (AW/handicap debut) ten weeks ago; open to progress at this level and enters calculations off same mark.

7/1

2nd

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alfanatical

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Craig Lidster

Trainer has been among the winners, including with a couple of 2yos, and Billy Loughnane (first ride for him) is a positive booking; starts nursery life off a basement mark and is one to consider.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
39,000gns foal; dam won a backend 6f 2yo maiden on heavy and has already thrown four winners at 5f-10.5f (one at 2); unraced for Alice Haynes but finally starting out now at a realistic sort of level.
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8th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Salisbury

Hearitfortheboys

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Just did enough to win on soft ground at Windsor in April but his form has slumped since, and he was particularly disappointing when tried in blinkers (now removed) this month; arrives here with a point to prove.

16/1

12th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Hearitfortheboys

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

raced wide, in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 1f

10/1

7th

3

(1)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Kempton (AW)

Hearitfortheboys

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner for Nigel Tinkler in November; off the mark on turf with a game effort at Windsor last month (Class 5; 6f, soft); slowly away and below par at Bath last week, but he's better than that and looks set to go well with Rossa Ryan back in the saddle.

9/2

150/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, always behind on Beverley debut (5f, soft); encouragement in pedigree for extra furlong, but looks to have more learning to do.
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8th

13

(13)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Askim

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and has yet to make the frame; fared no better in the cheekpieces here last time.

50/1

10th

14

(6)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:30 Redcar

Askim

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best form when sixth in a Beverley seller in May (5f, good to firm); well beaten next time; cheekpieces applied; others appeal more.

33/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Askim

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield

20/1

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

Form: 06

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Step in the right direction when a keeping-on sixth on the second of two Beverley 5f maidens two months apart, about 1l ahead of Alfanatical; bigger step forward needed again to trouble all of these.
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11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

11th

11

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Profiteer

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting.

12/1

66/1

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out the back with stablemate Renewable Queen at Redcar last time (5f) and prospects will be better in modest nurseries.
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11th

10

(9)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Clionia

9st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

One place in front of Dash Power when second over C&D last month (no chance with the easy winner); well held on turf last week though and she looks vulnerable once again.

16/1

11th

10

(9)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Clionia

9st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

One place in front of Dash Power when second over C&D last month (no chance with the easy winner); well held on turf last week though and she looks vulnerable once again.

16/1

6th

9

(7)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Clionia

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Michael Appleby

0-9 but she posted her best effort when runner-up in 7f Chelmsford handicap 18 days ago; in with a chance.

4/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to progress beyond midfield in two Redcar novice sprints (6f, 5f); modest nurseries surely await after this.
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11th

9

(3)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Renewable Queen

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Little sign of ability in four starts including on AW/nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; tongue-tie given a go, but has an official mark of just 42 so can't be recommended.

100/1

8th

10

(9)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Renewable Queen

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders

20/1

10th

10

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ripon

Renewable Queen

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Unable to progress beyond midfield in two Redcar novice sprints (6f, 5f); modest nurseries surely await after this.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, last home in a Redcar seller on debut (7f, good) having refused to settle, and this looks no easier; drop in trip makes greater sense on the sire's side than the dam's.
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11th

11

(2)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ripon

Sometimes A Lady

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

11-1, last home in a Redcar seller on debut (7f, good) having refused to settle, and this looks no easier; drop in trip makes greater sense on the sire's side than the dam's.

40/1

7th

7

(2)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:20 Redcar

Sometimes A Lady

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

March foal by Coach House; dam unplaced 1m2f AW only start, half-sister to fairly useful winners Act Of Charity (1m/8.6f AW 2yo) and Lord Of The North (1m/9.5f AW); market should indicate what is expected, but would be rare winning 2yo newcomer for the yard.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £37.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Rock

RP RATINGS:

Kandoo

POSTDATA:

Spanish Rock

NEWMARKET:

Spanish Rock

Telegraph:

Spanish Rock

Daily Mail:

Spanish Rock

D Express:

Spanish Rock

The Sun:

Spanish Rock

Daily Record:

Spanish Rock

LAMBOURN:

Kandoo

The Times:

Kandoo

The Guardian:

Kandoo

Daily Mirror:

Kandoo

The Star:

Kandoo