May 16 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good

Frank Whittle Partnership ebfstallions.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Frank Whittle Partnership ebfstallions.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to two winners notably connections' Dramatised (5f Group 2, including 2yo); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner for yard; this Pinatubo colt could play a leading role on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Andesite

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Useful for Karl Burke in his younger days, although only win was a York novice on debut (6f, good); best run for Roger Fell when fifth over 7f at Thirsk last time, when shaping as though he might stay 1m (can pull hard); tongue-tie now tried.

3/1

5th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Andesite

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Roger Fell

Didn't build on successful debut for Karl Burke and he's been unplaced on all nine starts since; no immediate promise in two runs for current yard (wore cheekpieces on latest) and probably best watched for the time being.

20/1

12th

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Andesite

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell

Finished last in final start for Karl Burke and midfield effort on reappearance (AW) took his record since debut success to 0-8; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£95,000 yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Ornellaia, out of Group-placed 7f/1m winner; trainer has made a positive start to the season with his 2yos and this Mohaather colt is an interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Listed winner who has Group form; shaped well, amid traffic issues, at Glorious Goodwood (7f; handicap debut) most recently; return to 1m is worth exploring; possibilities.

13/2

5th

3

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Yah Mo Be There

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Unraced on going softer than good; Listed winner as a 2yo and, dropped back from Classic level, ran respectably in the Jersey Stakes (7f Group 3; fared best of the near-side group) at Royal Ascot most recently; that latest effort has received several boosts since; clear possibilities on handicap debut, provided the cards drop right (usually held up in rear).

11/2

5th

14

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Yah Mo Be There

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Spencer

Gained Listed win at Newbury (6f, good) last summer on final 2yo run and excelled himself when eighth in last month's 2,000 Guineas (66-1) despite being hampered at the start; needs another step forward and he was well held in the Coventry here 12 months ago, but he may not be fully exposed.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £10.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£30,000 yearling; by Cotai Glory; already gelded; first foal; unraced dam from talented family (half-sister to useful sprinter A Momentofmadness); check betting, but fellow newcomer Tarlac may be yard's chief hope.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

24

(16)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Jorge Alvares

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Fitted with blinkers for the first time when making all in a 6f maiden at Dundalk in April; he has followed that with three solid placed efforts in Irish sprint handicaps; ran well in his one run on good to firm ground (as a 2yo); should give his running but minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

2

(13)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Jorge Alvares

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

AW maiden winner (6f); in fine form since joining this yard; denied by a short head by Red Evolution on first try at 5f at Cork latest; obvious chance from good draw off the same mark.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros foal, 55,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Dandy Man brother to 6f/1m 2yo winner La Pelosa (including Canadian Grade 1), half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Melayu Kingdom (RPR 88); makes debut with yard in fine form (including with 2yos); Oisin Murphy booked and no surprise to see a big run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

13:35 Chester

Asktheboss

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Shaped well when under 5l fourth of 11 in novice at York (6f, good; 15-2) four weeks ago, beaten off only inside the final 1f; that was a promising start and he looks likely to improve; one for the shortlist.

5/2

4th

2

(10)

16th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Asktheboss

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

70,000euros foal, 55,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Dandy Man brother to 6f/1m 2yo winner La Pelosa (including Canadian Grade 1), half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Melayu Kingdom (RPR 88); makes debut with yard in fine form (including with 2yos); Oisin Murphy booked and no surprise to see a big run.

10/1

4th

2

(10)

16th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Asktheboss

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

70,000euros foal, 55,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Dandy Man brother to 6f/1m 2yo winner La Pelosa (including Canadian Grade 1), half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Melayu Kingdom (RPR 88); makes debut with yard in fine form (including with 2yos); Oisin Murphy booked and no surprise to see a big run.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000gns yearling; third foal; by Mohaather; closely related to winners Cover Point (5f 2yo; RPR 88) and Snuggle (6f; 84); dam 5f/6f winner (102) from useful family; wears a hood and trainer's 2yos usually need their debut outings, but he's not discounted; watch the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Proud To Be Fox

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

In the frame in his last four starts including twice on Tapeta (6f/7f); drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue on breeding, but he is starting to look exposed.

9/2

4th

5

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Proud To Be Fox

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

In the frame in his last four starts including twice on Tapeta (6f/7f); drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue on breeding, but he is starting to look exposed.

9/2

6

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

11:28 Catterick

Proud To Be Fox

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Ordinary form when reaching the frame in 6f/7f AW novices on return this autumn but good chance if bouncing back to anywhere near the level he achieved in two turf novices early last summer.

11/4

6th
10 (9)
Seattle

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,200,000euros yearling; by Siyouni; third foal; half-brother to winners Just An Hour (1m; RPR 93) and Lady Invincible (French 7f 2yo; 83); dam maiden from classy family; from top Irish stable; likely to improve for this debut assignment but is entitled to considerable respect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Seattle

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start at two; workmanlike display to win a 5f maiden at Navan in May; in rear in a Listed race at the Curragh last month; this may be more like his level.

13/2

11

(5)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Seattle

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Cost E2.2m as a yearling; beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start a year ago; now has something to build on following a workmanlike display to win a 5f maiden at Navan in May; bare form is questionable but the extra furlong should help.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:40 Navan

Seattle

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Cost a whopping 2.2million euros as a yearling; a beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start a year ago; likely capable of better and the market can reveal more about expectations.

7/4

7th
6 (11)
Loom

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; third foal; brother to Qatar 6f winner Desert Games (RPR 87); dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed winners Busker (7f-1m2f) and Bergamask (1m) out of 1m2f Listed winner; from top northern yard and this Kodiac colt could go well on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal, 27,000gns yearling; Zoustar gelding; seventh foal; half-brother to winners City Cyclone (7f AW; RPR 75), Cape Cyclone (1m; 57) and Sea The Sunset (2m2f hurdle); may be one for further down the line.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Heavy-ground turf win last October and he comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Newcastle (5f) and here (6f); sneaking back up the weights but should give it another good go.

4/1

2nd

10

(5)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both of his wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Bath (5.7f, heavy) in October; went from the front when beaten a neck at Newcastle (5f, AW) 20 days ago and won't have an issue with the return to this trip.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£34,000 yearling; by Invincible Army; third foal; dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (RPR 89) out of well-bred 2m1f winner; should have a future and a market check is advised, but he's likely to improve for this debut outing.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Black Sky

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all nine Flat races and was pulled up on hurdling debut at Cartmel only recently when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.

25/1

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Black Sky

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all nine Flat races and now has a basement handicap mark; tongue tied for this change of codes.

50/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Black Sky

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all eight starts (6f-1m) and his promising fifth at Newcastle (6f; November) hasn't been built on in three runs since; enough to prove back at a mile.

12/1

10th
11 (12)
Tarlac

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pinatubo colt; fourth foal; closely related to French 1m1f winner Society Ball, half-brother to 1m-9.4f winner Master Of Combat (RPR 88); dam 7f-1m2f winner (including 2yo; 112) in these colours, half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Royal Rhyme; has potential in his pedigree and could go well on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tarlac

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Tarlac

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Mistrix (7f 2yo; RPR 81), Alphonse Karr (6f AW; 79), Lady Beano (5f 2yo; 75) and Herbatka (Polish 6.5f-1m); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (88); William Buick is an eyecatching booking for this Mehmas colt; the betting could be informative on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Rare Change

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hughes

Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Rare Change

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting.

6/1

Non-runners

Mr Chaplin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.90
Straight Forecast £26.83
Trifecta £813.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Andesite

POSTDATA:

Seattle

NEWMARKET:

Yah Mo Be There

The Star:

Tarlac

The Times:

Andesite

Telegraph:

Andesite

The Guardian:

Andesite

Daily Mirror:

Andesite

The Sun:

Andesite

D Express:

Seattle

Daily Record:

Seattle

Daily Mail:

Yah Mo Be There