October 15 / 16.10 Goodwood

16.10

Soft

Goodwood Education Trust British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 1f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Goodwood Education Trust British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000euros yearling, by Nathaniel; fourth foal; dam French 1m3f/12.5f winner (RPR 80) out of half-sister to Group 1 winners Goldikova (7f-1m1f) and Galikova (1m4f); 9-1 for newcomers race at Deauville (7f, good to soft) in August, always prominent when third of ten, showing plenty of ability.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Black Run

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Front-runner for his two wins, latterly against six rivals in handicap at Newmarket (off 6lb lower) in May; tongue tied that day and when well beaten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (also 1m2f on good) five weeks ago, when he raced in mid-division; others bring more compelling claims.

20/1

9th

1

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Black Run

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Front-running colt who beat six rivals in Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; off 7lb lower) most recently, taking record to 2-4; open to further progress but isn't sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field.

14/1

9th

1

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Black Run

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Front-running colt who beat six rivals in Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; off 7lb lower) most recently, taking record to 2-4; open to further progress but isn't sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; Galileo half-brother to 6f 2yo/AW winner Minnetonka (RPR 95); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (106), sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Angel's Hideaway out of 5f 2yo-winning half-sister to Oaks third Crown Of Light; from strong yard, market may guide on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Sam Hawkens

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

2-5 for current yard after prevailing at Newcastle (1m4f, AW debut) and Hamilton (1m5f, good to soft; by a neck) on last two outings; raised another 4lb but he's getting his act together and, after two attempts last season, another go at 1m6f now looks plausible; has to be in serious calculations.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Sam Hawkens

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

1-5 for Richard Hannon and now 1-4 for current yard after prevailing in good style at Newcastle (1m4f, AW debut) five weeks ago; seemed to act on a range of ground on turf before that (won a maiden on heavy) but that AW run was a significant advance and he's now gone back up 7lb.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000euros foal, 170,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Sea The Stars close relation to 1m 2yo/1m6f Listed winner Vivid Diamond (RPR 106); dam 1m3f-1m5f winner (including Italian Listed race; 100), half-sister to Irish 6f turf 2yo and UAE 1m dirt Listed winner Golden Arrow; late foal; there have been multiple reminders this week of her stable's strength with 2yos.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Games People Play

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Badly hampered here one year ago in her only AW race; eighth attempt, and her first in this third type of headgear, when off the mark from the front in a novice at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago; there was limited improvement in that performance and she needs a great deal more today.

14/1

11th

7

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Games People Play

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Badly hampered here one year ago in her only AW race; eighth attempt, and her first in this third type of headgear, when off the mark from the front in a novice at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago; there was limited improvement in that performance and she needs a great deal more today.

14/1

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Nottingham

Games People Play

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well established as a fair maiden, good second at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) in second-time cheekpieces on penultimate start; a lesser show in blinkers one month ago sees her in a visor today; probably placed at best even if straight back to form.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; 7th foal; Australia half-brother to four winners including Merveillo (10.5f-1m4f; RPR 99) and Ouezy (10.7f; 98); dam French 10.5f/1m3f winner, closely related to 1m 2yo Group 1/1m4f Grade 1 winner Ectot; one to note from a leading yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:41 Worcester

Anzac Day

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has only made the track four times since that success for Andrew Balding in October 2023; has changed hands since beaten a distance at Ffos Las last September; looks best watched unless market vibes are strong.

6/1

1

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Ffos Las

Anzac Day

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Landed a Newmarket maiden (1m2f, soft) in October 2023, but missed the whole of last year; fair efforts in first two starts after returning in April, but not so good at Chelmsford (2m, AW) in July; off another ten weeks since and others come into this in better form.

8/1

4

(12)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Anzac Day

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who missed last season; latest effort suggests this step up to 2m will suit; registered a useful win (RPR 99) as a 2yo and is interesting off current mark with a resurgent display plausible.

11/2

5th
5 (6)
Hampden

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced half-sister to Oaks winner Love Divine; 14-1, fair form when third of eight in maiden here (1m, soft) seven weeks ago; considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

30th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hampden

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tom Ward

Placed in five of his eight starts including all three on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (9.5f/1m4f); well held in a valuable Haydock handicap (1m6f, good) last time, but he was kicked at the start and lost a shoe; back in much quiter waters here and looks the one to beat.

15/8

10th

9

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Hampden

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tom Ward

0-7 but beaten just a nose by Fouroneohfever at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and kept on well when second to Align The Stars at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he's an each-way possible now up in trip, provided he handles the ground (unproven on good or faster).

14/1

2nd

7

(7)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Hampden

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Ward

Unfortunate not to open his account when headed in the final stride on handicap debut at Wolverhampton AW (1m4f) in April; not so good on return to turf at York (1m4f, good) last month; withdrawn on account of the ground (good to firm) since; still needs to prove his effectiveness on turf.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
67,000gns foal, 60,000gns yearling; 10th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Marmelo (1m4f-1m7f; RPR 117), Vent De Force (1m6f-2m; 110) and Halling's Quest (1m 2yo AW; 96); dam placed at 1m1f (64), closely related to 11.6f Group 3 winner Saddlers' Quest; most siblings were trained by Hughie Morrison and their records suggest that he is best watched on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Caprelo

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Close third on soft at Yarmouth (1m6f) last July was his best turf form; needs better given the improvement he's shown on Kempton AW (2m) in two of his three starts since, but he'd have a good chance if that form is transferred back to turf; won on 2024 reappearance; needs a close look.

6/1

20

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Caprelo

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hughie Morrison

0-4 on turf but he was close up in two of his turf handicaps (good to firm/soft); blinkered on last four outings, winning from off the pace over 2m on Kempton AW on the first and latest occasions; carries a 4lb penalty and is 3lb out of the handicap, so more improvement is needed, but the latest win was delivered in strikingly good style.

22/1

Form: 09

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 and 80-1 when remote last in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) in June and novice at Haydock (7f, soft) in July; gelded since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Encounter

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

Hit form, winning classified contests at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and Lingfield (1m) earlier this year; not far off those levels when last seen at Wolverhampton (sixth) two months ago; possible player on first visit to Newcastle with the promising Conor Whiteley booked.

13/2

6th

7

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

His options have improved since eligible for classified events and he's 2-3 at that level of late, over C&D and 1m at Lingfield; needs more back in a handicap.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Successful in this grade at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f) and backed it up with a solid C&D second two weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of the action once again.

2/1

Non-runners

Golden Arc

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £18.19
Trifecta £79.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Black Run

LAMBOURN:

Hampden

Daily Mirror:

Games People Play

The Sun:

Sam Hawkens

The Star:

Games People Play

The Times:

Hampden

Daily Record:

Hampden

RP RATINGS:

Black Run

POSTDATA:

Black Run

Telegraph:

Black Run

D Express:

Black Run