May 05 / 16.50 Newmarket

16.50

Good

Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Harry Angel colt who kept on for neck second in C&D contest at the Craven meeting (good) last month, finishing about 1l in front of Al Qudra; sets the form standard and has solid claims.
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3

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Actor

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; gelded prior to a low-key stable debut at Southwell in February; another modest effort last time (after a wind op); edging down the weights but comes here with plenty to prove; visor now tried (has worn cheekpieces the last twice).

33/1

3

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Actor

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; gelded prior to a low-key stable debut at Southwell in February; another modest effort last time (after a wind op); edging down the weights but comes here with plenty to prove; visor now tried (has worn cheekpieces the last twice).

33/1

11th

6

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

The Actor

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; gelded prior to a modest stable debut here (behind Humam) five weeks ago; had wind surgery since; stable form the main positive.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.75

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful sprinter for this yard; duly showed some promise at Newbury (good to soft; finished fifth) and seems likely to build on that effort; possibilities.
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4th

8

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Tropical Storm

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Second in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot (good to firm) before stopping quickly tried over 6f at Goodwood; bounced back from that with a 5f Listed win at York but from a good draw he got first run on the unfortunate Magnum Force and was all out to prevail; could struggle to confirm those placings with the second.

15/2

1st

11

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Failed to get home over 6f in the Richmond last time; progressive form over 5f otherwise, peaking with second in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot (good to firm); one of his siblings finished second in this race last year; big player.

7/2

8th

9

(4)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced colt who remains a maiden but is heading appreciably in the right direction, solid second in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) most recently; that form has received two notable boosts since; should have no problem with this easy 6f; strong contender.

9/2

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns yearling; dam 5f 2yo Listed winner; only about 1l behind The Actor in C&D event at the Craven meeting, getting unbalanced and changing his legs a few times before staying on; open to progress.
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8th

1

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Al Qudra

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.

11/2

8th

1

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Al Qudra

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive form on British soil culminated in Listed win at Ascot; has been globetrotting since, best form when second in Canadian Grade 1; always in command in a Qatar race most recently, taking 7f record to 2-2; has raced nine times already and may not have much more improvement left in the locker; however, big player on ratings.

11/2

1st

1

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Al Qudra

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, made all, going best 2f out, went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

9/4

OUR TIP

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000gns foal, 120,000gns yearling; from the first crop of Without Parole; half-brother to winners Mubtasimah (7f/1m including Listed) and Spenny's Lass (6f AW); market instructive.
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4th

4

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Mr Chaplin

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-5 includes a success in Glorious Goodwood nursery (7f, good to firm); however, looks held by Symbol Of Honour and The Waco Kid on Coventry/Acomb efforts which expose his limitations to some extent.

12/1

5th

3

(10)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Newbury (6f, good) in May on second start and bounced back from Royal Ascot 16th of 22 when winning big-field nursery at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others arguably have greater potential but he's a highly likeable type and his experience may well be an asset.

25/1

1st

2

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Mr Chaplin

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
82,000gns foal, 52,000gns yearling; by Saxon Warrior; dam 5.7f and 7f (Group 3) winner, sister to 1m 2yo Listed winner Caernarfon; looks less appealing than the other newcomers.
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2nd

4

(3)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saxonia

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and disputed lead over 2f out, drifted right over 1f out, soon headed, kept on

4/1

3rd

7

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Saxonia

8st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Close third in a 1m handicap at Newcastle last month and he didn't have to improve on that to win a maiden back over that C&D 12 days later; beat an unconsidered 100-1 shot there and a 3lb rise seems harsh but he is at least in form.

11/4

1st

5

(2)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Saxonia

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Johnston

Stepped up on previous efforts when close third to previous scorer Blast The Dream over C&D following a six-month break last time; should run well if this doesn't come too quickly.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns foal, 600,000gns yearling; Havana Grey half-brother to winners Dragon Symbol (Group 1-placed 5f/6f) and Celtic Champion (6f/7f including 2yo); powerful stable; respected debutant.
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4th

6

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on going softer than good; gelded after his solid sixth in the Coventry; close second, despite being rather isolated towards the far side, in Doncaster Listed event (7f) on return from three-month absence; continues to show improvement and commands respect.

5/2

2nd

6

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Progressive in three starts in May/June, solid sixth in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; Group 2) latest, shaping as if he'll stay 7f; gelded since; form has worked out well; major player.

3/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attractively bred filly, by Dubawi and the first foal of a well-related 7f winner for his connections; has presumably shown speed at home; interesting, especially if strong in the betting.
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7th

7

(5)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Four wins during his progressive juvenile campaign, including on Polytrack and in a Listed race in October; below best in Qatar in February but he's a player if tapping back into his 2yo promise.

9/2

7th

7

(5)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Yaroogh

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Four wins during his progressive juvenile campaign, including on Polytrack and in a Listed race in October; below best in Qatar in February but he's a player if tapping back into his 2yo promise.

9/2

2nd

9

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Yaroogh

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led, going best over 2f out, headed post, just failed

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £18.03
Trifecta £59.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Actor

D Express:

Tropical Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

Symbol Of Honour

The Times:

Al Qudra

POSTDATA:

The Actor

Telegraph:

The Actor

Daily Mirror:

The Actor

The Sun:

The Actor

Daily Record:

The Actor

The Star:

Tropical Storm

NEWMARKET:

Symbol Of Honour