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

4th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Anzac Day

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has made the track only five times since that success in October 2023 and was right out of form on last two outings last year; changed hands and left Andrew Balding before well beaten in a maiden hurdle one month ago; a recent positive sign is lacking.

12/1

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

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

5th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Caprelo

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Progressed well in 2025 when a dual C&D winner; shaped encouragingly after six months off when fourth of five in 2m Goodwood handicap on his return in May; sort to do well again this season, so he's a big player eased 1lb.

6/1

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

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

11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

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