October 01 / 16.35 Epsom

16.35

Good

Epsom – Home Of Group 1 Winners Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Epsom – Home Of Group 1 Winners Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-222

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Very consistent in middle-distances races on good ground at Newmarket (twice) and Sandown (handicap debut) this term, producing form figures of 222; sets a solid standard and can go one better in this weaker contest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Strong Impact

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

In-form filly who ran respectably in the Haydock race won by Dora Milaje; however, faces a difficult task upped in class and needs the first-time headgear to prompt a career best.

20/1

4th

4

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Strong Impact

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

1m2f winner who added to her largely consistent record when short-head second of seven over 1m1f at Hamilton (good) three weeks ago; likely to be in the shake-up again.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:40 Hamilton

Strong Impact

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

All turf starts on good ground; 1m2f winner; has a largely consistent record, close fifth off this mark in Class 2 event at Ascot (1m) most recently; possibilities back down in grade and with Aidan Keeley taking off a useful 3lb.

13/2

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Evidently not short of stamina, having scored over an extended 1m7f at Angers (soft) on sole French start; big drop in trip looks a negative but makes British debut in a weak race and ability alone may see him placed.
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5th

7

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:55 Fontwell

Soigneux Bell

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

French Flat winner who landed a 2m2f juvenile hurdle here on heavy ground last winter; went down by more than 40l in his two handicaps this season, however; wore cheekpieces and tongue-tie for the first time on latest start, while blinkers feature today.

14/1

8th

1

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:40 Fontwell

Soigneux Bell

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

prominent

13/2

6th

5

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:20 Sandown

Soigneux Bell

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

French Flat winner who showed mixed form during last season's juvenile hurdle campaign, and makes his handicap debut after an absence; however, he did manage a win at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) in December 2023 and he's one to watch in the betting (one of three for the yard).

13/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel half-brother to five winners, notably Fascinating Rock (1m-1m4f including Group 1) and Quick Jack (1m4f-2m Flat; smart 2m hurdle); with that pedigree he's an interesting newcomer; market confidence should be heeded.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Letsbefrank

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

50/1

Form: 67-

Last run: 303 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest RPRs in a couple of 6f AW events at Newcastle last year for Lawrence Mullaney; had wind surgery since; withdrawn (refused to enter stalls) in June; needs major improvement for the new trip on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(3)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Instinct

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

0-4; has failed to improve in two turf runs for new yard this year, modest sixth at Windsor (1m) latest; progress is possible if she proves suited by the return to AW.

12/1

6th

4

(3)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

Instinct

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

took keen hold, prominent

6/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:35 Epsom

Instinct

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam West

Modest RPRs in a couple of 6f AW events at Newcastle last year for Lawrence Mullaney; had wind surgery since; withdrawn (refused to enter stalls) in June; needs major improvement for the new trip on reappearance.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 111 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in 1m2f contest at Windsor in June, having been friendless in the betting; needs to improve markedly on that debut form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

pressed leader, raced in third and clear with one other after 2f, lost ground over 7f out, dropped to last and struggling from 3f out, tailed off

33/1

7th

8

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

carried right start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold when headway over 4f out, soon led narrowly

14/1

6th

12

(6)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

A Touch Of Silver

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Well held at big prices in three novice events (1m2f) and same story when upped to this trip on her handicap debut at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; still early days and is 2lb lower than last time but she needs improvement.

20/1

Form: 63/

Last run: 1214 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Chase winner in France; inconsistent over hurdles in Britain, showing ordinary form at best; failed to create a big splash in two Flat attempts in 2020 and has enough to prove back under this code.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(6)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Martin Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

steadied start, held up in rear, smooth headway over 3f out, went second over 2f out, no extra towards finish

8/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:15 Windsor

Martin Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Adam West

in touch with leaders

7/1

5th

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Martin Spirit

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soft-ground hurdle winner in March off 2lb lower; out of sorts when last seen hurdling but in good form on the Flat since the blinkers went on, latest when a close third at Windsor this month; could play a part if the headgear continues to have a positive effect back over hurdles.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.30
Straight Forecast £2.28
Trifecta £4.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Strong Impact

RP RATINGS:

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

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Strong Impact

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

Strong Impact

Daily Record:

Strong Impact