October 16 / 14.45 Windsor

14.45

Soft

At The Races App Form Study EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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At The Races App Form Study EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns foal, 38,000gns yearling; Zoustar half-brother to HK 5f winner Kaholo Angel; dam placed 7f, half-sister to a few useful winners, from family of Mtoto; major yard; interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

9th

2

(7)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mahato

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Ran well at Wolverhampton (dropped back to this trip with tongue-tie applied) two weeks ago, taking 6f record to 122; has low mileage and may do better still; respected off unaltered mark.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000gns yearling; Too Darn Hot half-sister to five winners, notably Afandem (5f-6f including 2yo Gr 3) and Sky Defender (7f-1m4f including 2yo); dam 6f AW 2yo winner; wears hood on debut; yard also runs leading form player Pianoforte; heed the market signals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

4th

4

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ghaihaban

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest.

11/2

6/4

Form: 528

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Close second at Newcastle (6f, AW) with debut experience under his belt; far from disgraced in the Goffs Million at the Curragh (7f, yielding to soft; eighth of 23) later in September, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; leading chance on the figures.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Julie Camacho

Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.

14/1

13/2

Form: 3256

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Form includes two placed efforts in Britain and respectable sixth in French Listed contest, all over 5f; looks ready for a crack at 6f and has possibilities back down in class.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tangled Up In Blue

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Adam West

midfield

33/1

12th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tangled Up In Blue

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Adam West

midfield

33/1

14th

9

(14)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Tangled Up In Blue

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Adam West

raced wide, towards rear, in touch with leaders after 2f, weakened from over 2f out

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 741 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who is improving and scored comfortably at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) most recently; one of the main form contenders and warrants respect under 7lb penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sala Da Ballo

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Boughey

held up in rear

9/2

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sala Da Ballo

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, went second but no impression inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

6/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:45 Windsor

Sala Da Ballo

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Thrice-raced colt who is improving and scored comfortably at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) most recently; one of the main form contenders and warrants respect under 7lb penalty.

4/1

Form: 6

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest sixth in 6f AW event at Chelmsford, having been friendless in the betting; perhaps one for handicaps later on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Twilight Melody

9st 5lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

prominent, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

9/1

6th

3

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Twilight Melody

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Had three 6f races last September-November, best effort on soft ground in between two runs on AW; however, marked improvement is needed on this seasonal/handicap debut, having left Joseph Parr; market may guide.

16/1

10th

12

(9)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Melody

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Joseph Parr

Signs of ability in a couple of 6f races (AW/turf) but gives the impression she'll be more interesting in handicaps shortly; likely set for another supporting role.

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since an uncompetitive debut effort (never dangerous) in similar event over C&D in May; subsequently gelded; represents major stable and may be capable of better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(15)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:45 Windsor

Response Force

9st 4lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Roger Varian

Absent since an uncompetitive debut effort (never dangerous) in similar event over C&D in May; subsequently gelded; represents major stable and may be capable of better.

20/1

9th

6

(3)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:00 Windsor

Response Force

9st 7lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Roger Varian

£48,000 yearling; second foal; dam 6f-7f 2yo maiden (RPR 67), half-sister to German 1,000 Guineas winner Mi Emma and Group-placed 1m winner Annas Pearl; market usually a telling guide with newcomers from this yard.

9/1

Form: 86

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at Newbury, better effort when midfield over 7f latest (weakened final 1f); may take another step forward, with this return to 6f looking a plus.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Brunel Nation

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since 2024 and he beat only two home in a 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Brunel Nation

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

He has run just once at this track and it resulted in his best performance for some time, finishing a neck second over this trip in January; not so good at Kempton last month but he drops back down in class today.

9/1

9th
11 (14)
Clear Aim

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Duck eggs in 6f maidens at this track and Newbury, 200-1 shot both times; handicaps more suitable shortly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:30 Salisbury

Clear Aim

8st 11lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Jim Boyle

reluctant to go to start, refused to race

16/1

8th

10

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Clear Aim

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Ten-race maiden who ran one of her better races when third of nine at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June but not so good in two runs since, including in cheekpieces latest; headgear quickly dispensed with but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and always behind in 6f AW contest at Kempton, having been friendless in the betting; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

awkward start, in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Redcar

Split The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

14-race maiden but he's had several close calls this year including when runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) on Monday; was as good as ever with that bold bid and he's a big player off same mark here.

5/2

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Longstanding maiden who was turned over at short prices a few times in the spring before out of his depth latest (tough stall); is odds-on to fluff the start but should do better if getting away under a 7lb claimer.

8/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to connections' 6f AW winner Miss Moonshine; dam unraced half-sister to two AW winners out of 7f AW winner; judged on pedigree, she's best watched in this turf race on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Rod Millman

prominent

66/1

11th

11

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Rod Millman

prominent

66/1

10th

10

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rod Millman

pressed leader

33/1

33/1

Form: 9630

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-4 in the spring, best effort when third at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) on penultimate outing; failed to beat a rival latest; gelded since; needs improvement on return from layoff.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

No Sinner

11st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Had plenty of chances on the Flat (0-9) and peak RPRs were at sprint trips; major stamina doubts for hurdling.

33/1

5th

7

(6)

30th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

No Sinner

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Modest maiden at best last spring and not so good last autumn or when upped to 7f on reappearance; another new trip but very stiff task.

50/1

9th

7

(8)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:50 Brighton

No Sinner

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

midfield

25/1

13th
8 (4)
Red Cloud

50/1

Form: 09

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last in Sandown maiden (7f) and Salisbury conditions race (6f), achieving very little on form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:30 Kempton

Red Cloud

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Something seemed amiss on latest Flat start; consistent and steadily progressive (in Class 6) otherwise in 2024, winning twice over middle distances; looks the type who could do well in this sphere for his dual-purpose yard; interesting.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000euros yearling; Fascinating Rock half-brother to connections' 6f 2yo winner Corinthian Kid, who recorded that success here on third start; may need this first run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(12)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:45 Windsor

Palladian Power

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

1,000euros yearling; Fascinating Rock half-brother to connections' 6f 2yo winner Corinthian Kid, who recorded that success here on third start; may need this first run.

33/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last of seven at Bath (5.7f) on debut, achieving zero on form; fitting of cheekpieces needs to make a huge difference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:45 Windsor

Maison De Bella

9st 4lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

Trailed home last of seven at Bath (5.7f) on debut, achieving zero on form; fitting of cheekpieces needs to make a huge difference.

100/1

7th

1

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:40 Bath

Maison De Bella

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

midfield, ran green after 1f, no impression from over 3f out

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £105.14

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pianoforte

NEWMARKET:

Sala Da Ballo

The Sun:

Mahato

TOPSPEED:

Brunel Nation

The Star:

Mahato

Telegraph:

Sala Da Ballo

Daily Mail:

Sala Da Ballo

Daily Record:

Sala Da Ballo

RP RATINGS:

Pianoforte

POSTDATA:

Pianoforte

The Times:

Pianoforte

The Guardian:

Pianoforte

D Express:

Pianoforte

Daily Mirror:

Pianoforte