October 04 / 15.20 Catterick

15.20

Good To Soft

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D With No More Than Three Runs) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D With No More Than Three Runs) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation filly; outran her odds when a commendable third on debut at Newcastle (6f fillies' novice, beaten 1.5l; 66-1) a fortnight ago; as a sister to a 7f winner and a half-sister to a 1m-1m2f winner, she should find this extra yardage helpful; obvious chance on turf debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Last Applause

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

C&D novice winner (good to soft) last October; hasn't kicked on this year, but did shape okay (runner-up) in first-time cheekpieces at Chester (6f, good to soft) three starts back; an easing mark, change of headgear, and the return to Catterick are all reasons to retain faith.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Last Applause

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when second of five at Chester (6f, good) last month, but was below that form there a fortnight ago and has basically been disappointing since her 7f 2yo win in October.

25/1

8th

12

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:15 Chester

Last Applause

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has mixed form in her six starts but she won a Catterick novice (7f, good to soft) last October and was a respectable second over C&D (cheekpieces added) last time; this is a deeper race but mark is sliding and she's in the mix.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 34

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reared and slowly away, yet still caught the eye when placed on debut at Chester (6f, good to soft; 80-1); less productive in similar conditions at Hamilton subsequently, but more convincing than many of these on her first attempt over 7f; place claims.
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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

Form: 1

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester filly; overcame adversity before picking up pleasingly to run down the favourite on debut at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm; 14-1) in June; slightly concerning that she has been absent since, but is open to improvement; carries a penalty on this softer surface.
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4

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since debut win over 7.4f in June 2023; only eighth of 13 here (7f) last month and now runs in a sprint for the first time; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred.

16/1

4

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since debut win over 7.4f in June 2023; only eighth of 13 here (7f) last month and now runs in a sprint for the first time; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred.

16/1

8th

1

(13)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-9 and unable to threaten in the main since debut win in June 2023; however, off this reduced mark she dead-heated with Dandy Lichious for second of 14 on recent reappearance at Catterick (7f, good; albeit no match for winner) and she's on the shortlist.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros yearling, 8,000euros 2yo; second foal from a 5f winner (RPR 77); already gelded for a trainer who is not noted for 2yo winners; opposed on the balance of probability.
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16th

5

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 7lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.

33/1

2nd

2

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, the most recent in Bahrain; well held in major handicap returned to home soil last time; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; Lexie Clarkson claims 7lb but has limited experience.

25/1

18th

9

(21)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten in Bahrain in February when last seen and a wide draw could prove tough for this front-runner; however, he won two C&D handicaps last summer (good/good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet in Bahrain in January; unbeaten at York and could make a bold bid at a big price.

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two winners, including the 5f Listed winner Delizia; easy to back and always behind on debut at Brighton (7f, good to firm; last of eight) two months ago; will need to leave that form well behind in order to make a positive impression.
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8th

10

(7)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Hope Joanna

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Has finished down the field in all five runs, the last two handicaps at 1m; not bred for this far.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ripon

Hope Joanna

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

outpaced in rear, detached 4f out

12/1

9th

8

(4)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hope Joanna

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

13/2

Form: 89

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled to make any impact on either start - at Southwell and Thirsk (both 7f) - so there's no obvious reason to expect better here; safer to look elsewhere for the solution.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, and well beaten at massive prices on both starts (6f) for Ronald Thompson; best watched on first start for Ollie Pears.
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6th

12

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

ducked right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

led, took keen hold after 1f, clear from over 6f out

14/1

8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Factorforfurniture

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Pears

Offered little in two runs for Ronald Thompson and again for his new yard when last of seven in 7f Catterick novice 13 days ago; more is required on his first go in nurseries.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal from a once-raced dam who was a half-sister to useful 6f-7.4f winner Love Dreams; brother to 7f-1m winner Alotabottle (RPR 89), and a half-brother to four other winners (5f-1m2f); trainer is operating a 12% juvenile strike-rate in 2023.
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9th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

One More Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success came in 1m Ayr classified event last July; off seven months and yet to fire this summer, eighth in 1m2f classified event at Ayr last time; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

8th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

One More Bottle

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

1-18, that win in a newly applied visor here (1m, good to soft; 16-1) last July; finished sixth behind Golden Valour on return from six-month break over C&D latest; could strip fitter.

25/1

6th

11

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

One More Bottle

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a classified event here (1m, good to soft) last July and reached the frame in his next five starts; looks interesting on that form but he lost his way during the winter and has bit to prove after 198 days off.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £8.08
Trifecta £19.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ribble Radiant

RP RATINGS:

Last Applause

D Express:

Dain Ma Nut In

POSTDATA:

Last Applause

Daily Mail:

Last Applause

The Sun:

Last Applause

The Star:

Last Applause

The Times:

Ribble Radiant

Telegraph:

Ribble Radiant

The Guardian:

Ribble Radiant

Daily Mirror:

Ribble Radiant

Daily Record:

Ribble Radiant