April 15 / 14.50 Windsor

14.50

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
48,000euros yearling; by Havana Gold and the first foal of a maiden half-sister to 5f AW 2yo winner Banddar; granddam was a 7f/1m 2yo scorer; trainer had a good strike-rate with 2yos last season; respected debutante.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Paradise

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

raced in second, outpaced home turn, lost second and weakened final 110yds

5/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 84 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability at Doncaster (midfield in the Brocklesby) and Southwell (AW; faded into fourth); sets the form standard and his trainer has won this contest a couple of times.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(6)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Clay Shoveler

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who ran his best race when second of ten at Windsor (5f, good) in mid-April, his third start; beaten favourite dropped into a seller at Goodwood on Sunday (played up beforehand; hooded, now left off); form claims upped to 6f if back to that Windsor level.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

9th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Goodwood

Clay Shoveler

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Thrice-raced gelding who is moving steadily in the right direction, runner-up at Windsor (5f, good) most recently; possibilities granted another step forward in first-time hood.

9/2

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:50 Windsor

Clay Shoveler

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

led, headed over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

15/2

11/10

  • Place: £1.30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
160,000euros foal; by Mehmas; closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Skyblue Expert, half-brother to US 1m turf 2yo winner With Feeling; dam 5f 2yo winner; major yard won this event with a newcomer last year; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins in handicaps (6f and 5f) this season, the latest on heavy going at Haydock last week; more on his plate in a competitive Listed race.

25/1

1st

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Saw off All Ways Glamorous to land this race on good to soft 12 months ago; smart handicap performance when a clearcut winner at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; hasn't fully confirmed that improvement in strong races since but he shaped quite well (briefly not clear run) when keeping-on fifth of 21 in the recent Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); can make a bold bid to defend his crown.

100/30

5th

11

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Owner is a major force in the 2yo department; finished behind Clay Shoveler and Chalena at Southwell (AW) but is open to improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Off The Bench

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Dodgy form when third of five in a maiden before finishing well back in a handicap, albeit on heavy ground; now 0-18.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Off The Bench

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

17-race maiden; not beaten far when third of five at Chepstow (5f, good) last month but that form is very tricky to evaluate (36-rated winner beat 1-12 favourite), and he's untested on ground slower than good to soft.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:38 Chepstow

Off The Bench

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Longstanding, regressive maiden (5f-7f) for three yards; more on his plate coming back out of handicap company but has place claims in such a weak affair.

20/1

16/1

Form: 55

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Just modest RPRs at Southwell (AW), finishing fifth both times; however, possible improver in this scenario, with dam (for same connections) the winner of this race in 2019.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

11

(12)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Chalena

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

midfield towards near side

25/1

5th

6

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:40 Chepstow

Chalena

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

Nothing exciting in three runs to date, swerving left at the start twice round Southwell before finishing comfortably held at Windsor a month ago; again looks vulnerable.

20/1

5th

6

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:40 Chepstow

Chalena

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

Nothing exciting in three runs to date, swerving left at the start twice round Southwell before finishing comfortably held at Windsor a month ago; again looks vulnerable.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only fourth of five at Kempton (AW) but was hindered by Bownder carrying him wide on the bend; represents powerful stable and should improve; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

6

(4)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 7f Brighton nursery in October and ran respectably on AW in next two runs but his form slumped at Lingfield last month; now 1-10 and has something to prove; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; Advertise half-sister to 1m winner Ranger Thunderbolt, out of 6f AW winner; wears tongue-tie on debut; check the betting.
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13th

8

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Big Bug

9st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Best 2yo form for Martin Dunne came on far softer ground than awaits here; return to 1m not an obvious way to go on this year's evidence.

40/1

7

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Big Bug

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Ten-race maiden who was below her best on his final two outings for Martin Dunne last year and beaten 21l when last of ten on stable/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) ten days ago; steps back up in trip with cheekpieces back on and she needs to have taken a big step forward.

33/1

4

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Bug

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Damien Wingrove

Inconsistent nine race-maiden who was out of sorts in 1m nurseries in her final two runs last season; some of her best efforts have been at 6f but she's untried on AW and has something to prove on return for new yard; cheekpieces removed.

20/1

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Only fifth of six, always towards the rear, at Wolverhampton (AW); however, may do better with the experience under his belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Jimmy Henry

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

14-race maiden but was runner-up at Leicester (1m, good) on his penultimate run and ran respectably at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last time; mark has bottomed out now but Hollie Doyle is booked on this return to the AW and he could be dangerous.

13/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brothter to six winners; finished last of five at Kempton (AW) having failed to handle the bend; may fare better on this course.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bownder

11st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Jonathan Portman

Has been in a consistent vein of form on turf, fourth at Brighton last time; gained most recent success over C&D (off current mark); solid claims returned to this scenario.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Goodwood/Lingfield winner who's been running well all summer without looking to have anything in hand off this mark, latterly when splitting a couple of subsequent winners over C&D early last month; looks set to go well again.

10/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to score this year but has run well a few times, latest when third of five at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; should be thereabouts but would prefer some give in the ground.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Cable Bay out of a 6f/7f winner (including 2yo); yard only 3-40 with 2yos last season; market should offer further guidance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Cable Rate

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has shown some ability as when third of seven on nursery debut in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (7f, good) in July, but he hasn't performed any better since; may be vulnerable to an improver.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Cable Rate

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six-race maiden; performed poorly two starts ago but, having swapped blinkers for cheekpieces, didn't run badly when midfield in 6f AW nursery at Kempton on Wednesday; could have a say here.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:23 Kempton (AW)

Cable Rate

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Turf record is 0-5; blinkered since switched to nursery level, running creditably at Carlisle (7f) then poorly at Lingfield (6f); may rebound if aided by new headgear and change of surface.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £38.72
Trifecta £160.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Light

The Times:

Off The Bench

POSTDATA:

Golden Paradise

The Sun:

Bownder

Telegraph:

King Of Light

The Guardian:

King Of Light

D Express:

King Of Light

Daily Mirror:

King Of Light

The Star:

King Of Light

Daily Record:

King Of Light

Daily Mail:

Off The Bench