October 05 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

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At The Races App Form Study EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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At The Races App Form Study EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 35

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third of seven on debut at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in August; took backward step when fifth of nine at Ripon (6f, good) but it's still early days and he's not written off; Hollie Doyle rides.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Veiled Illusion

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Justified favouritism with 1l success in similar event over C&D three weeks ago, taking well to the surface and opening his account at the third attempt; may well improve further; respected under 4lb penalty.

11/4

1st

5

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Veiled Illusion

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

Encouraging third of seven on debut at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in August; took backward step when fifth of nine at Ripon (6f, good) but it's still early days and he's not written off; Hollie Doyle rides.

8/1

5th

6

(6)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ripon

Veiled Illusion

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: James Tate

8-1, didn't settle when third of seven on debut at Catterick (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago, beaten just over 4l; improvement needed but this drop in trip may be the right move for the time being; not ruled out.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000euros foal, 60,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Forbearing (2yo/AW; RPR 82); dam 8.6f AW winner from useful family; makes debut with trainer in good form and against rivals who don't set a daunting standard; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 45

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts in August on her two starts (7f/7.4f, good); her pedigree suggests she's likely to come into her own when tackling further next year but her form entitles her to plenty of respect in this modest contest.
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4

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Milliterries

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Unraced on ground softer than good; in-form filly who opened her account at Southwell (1m, AW) then ran creditably at Newmarket (upped to 1m2f) later in September; enters calculations.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket

Milliterries

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

dwelt start, in rear

9/2

1st

8

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Milliterries

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

held up in rear, going easily 3f out, soon switched right and headway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and went second inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

2/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 85

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improvement is needed on this third start but he showed some promise last time when keeping on for fifth of 16 at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) and William Buick takes the ride this afternoon; not ruled out.
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4

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Keady Town

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Richard Hughes; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes, and blinkers replace the tongue-tie.

50/1

8

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Keady Town

10st 1lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Richard Hughes 4yo; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes.

66/1

13th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Keady Town

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Barry Murtagh

Had some fair Flat form last year for Richard Hughes but he was beaten 32l in this sphere on yard debut last August and has shown little over hurdles in two starts this year.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros foal, 50,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to 1m4f/1m6f winner Garbanzo (including AW; RPR 94); dam German 6f 2yo winner from talented family; already gelded and a longer trip may be preferable, but he's in good hands and makes his debut in a modest contest; a possible.
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5th

7

(5)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Noble Galahad

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

30,000euros foal, 50,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to 1m4f/1m6f winner Garbanzo (including AW; RPR 94); dam German 6f 2yo winner from talented family; already gelded and a longer trip may be preferable, but he's in good hands and makes his debut in a modest contest; a possible.

7/1

6th
8 (11)
Bernese

9/4

Form: 5

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1 when fair fifth of seven on debut in Newmarket maiden (7f, good to soft) in July, a race that has worked out pretty well; her pedigree provides optimism she will improve and she's a leading player here.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Bernese

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

5-1 when fair fifth of seven on debut in Newmarket maiden (7f, good to soft) in July, a race that has worked out pretty well; her pedigree provides optimism she will improve and she's a leading player here.

9/4

5th

2

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:40 Newmarket (July)

Bernese

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

raced in second

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She's likely to improve for this debut outing but she's the first foal of the well-bred Tribute Act, who was a 1m Group 2 runner-up in these colours (and won on Polytrack); there's plenty to like on paper and she's one to be interested in, especially if attracting market support.
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6

(4)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:40 Pontefract

Overture

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Improved for the step up in trip last summer, winning four handicaps (1m2f to extended 1m3f); she's run creditably in both starts this year but latest Goodwood fifth suggests she's up against it once more.

12/1

5th

3

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:15 Goodwood

Overture

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced keenly and hung late on when behind three of today's rivals at Southwell (1m4f AW); entitled to find something on that form but she might be handicapped to the hilt now after last season's four-timer.

12/1

5th

3

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:15 Goodwood

Overture

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced keenly and hung late on when behind three of today's rivals at Southwell (1m4f AW); entitled to find something on that form but she might be handicapped to the hilt now after last season's four-timer.

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer saddles two once-raced runners; there's potential in her pedigree and she was only 13-2 when well-beaten eighth of nine on recent debut at Beverley (7.4f, soft), having been restless in the stalls; she could be a lot better than that and is one to keep an eye on in the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lovely Masar

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

Second run was better than her debut but she still finished some way behind Pitney; interesting that she's going back to George Boughey having gone through the ring for 20,000gns last month; handicaps may see her in a better light after this.

20/1

8th

9

(7)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Lovely Masar

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Boughey

Trainer saddles two once-raced runners; there's potential in her pedigree and she was only 13-2 when well-beaten eighth of nine on recent debut at Beverley (7.4f, soft), having been restless in the stalls; she could be a lot better than that and is one to keep an eye on in the betting.

14/1

8th

5

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Lovely Masar

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Third foal; half-sister to winners Surprise Picture (6f-1m including AW/2yo; RPR 93) and Beautiful Surprise (7f 2yo; 75); dam 1m winner (85), sister to 6f-1m3f winner Sand Skier; trainer 16% with turf 2yos over last five seasons (1-2 with 2yo newcomers at Beverley); check market on debut.

6/1

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field at 50-1 on last month's debut at Salisbury (7f, good to firm); however, that performance wasn't devoid of promise and it could be she was running in a pretty warm maiden; she's closely related to 6f winner Willem Twee (RPR 106) and is open to improvement; one to consider.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Sweet Sister

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Soundly beaten on all three starts for Denis Coakley this season and now 0-10 overall; makes stable debut from tempting mark but needs to have been revitalised by her new regime, and is untested on turf slower than good; headgear removed.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Sister

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Coakley

Remains winless and she was tried in a visor when ninth of ten in 1m2f Bath handicap 33 days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Sweet Sister

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Denis Coakley

Eight-race maiden who's been poor the last twice, latterly in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor (1m) when coming back from a 241-day break; now tried in a visor and has plenty to prove.

33/1

20/1

Form: 76

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in August on his two starts and was a fair sixth of 16 at Chelmsford last time (7f, AW; just behind Keady Town); has a useful pedigree but this Masar colt may be of greater interest when upped in trip.
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5th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Papagei

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; enters handicap hurdle company for the first time now following moderate efforts in four maidens; best watched.

15/1

4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

Form: 58

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on his first two starts (7f, good/AW) and, while things may click at some point, he needs a sizeable step forward today.
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7th

10

(5)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Medician Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Settled better when splitting Available Angel and Red Evelyn over C&D three weeks ago; that was much his best effort on turf and gave something to build on.

6/1

4th

9

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Medician Star

8st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Free-going gelding who's lost his way and still to run well on turf; 1m2f looked beyond him last time but he has something to prove.

14/1

8th

8

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Leicester

Medician Star

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

Made quite promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April but two disappointing turf runs have followed, and his tendency to race too freely is a worry over this new trip; cheekpieces/tongue-tie removed after one use.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two once-raced contenders for the yard; he's related to winners and a market check is advised, but he was well beaten at Windsor on debut (6f, good to firm; 40-1) and may need a longer trip.
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7th

11

(8)

30th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of France

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

towards rear early, headway and raced in second after 3f, disputing lead 2f out, lost second and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

7

(1)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

King Of France

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Boughey

Holds dismal form claims, having produced four duck eggs last season, but he's in shrewd hands and could prove a totally different proposition now handicapping over a new trip in first-time headgear; gelded since last run; market support should be heeded.

7/2

10th

7

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

King Of France

9st 4lb

T: George Boughey

slowly away, pushed along soon after start, in rear

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £56.10
Straight Forecast £45.10
Trifecta £419.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bernese

POSTDATA:

Milliterries

The Star:

Veiled Illusion

D Express:

Milliterries

Daily Record:

Milliterries

RP RATINGS:

Bernese

The Times:

Bernese

Telegraph:

Bernese

The Guardian:

Bernese

Daily Mail:

Bernese

Daily Mirror:

Bernese

The Sun:

Bernese