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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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

1st

7

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Letsbefrank

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; struggled to get competitive last year until his running-on fifth under Lauren Young in a blanket finish on final start (1m4f, soft); reappearance record isn't great and today's test may be a bit too sharp for him.

10/1

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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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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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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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:

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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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Daily Mirror:

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Daily Record:

Strong Impact