May 28 / 14.25 Leicester

14.25

Good To Soft

Join Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Join Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; bred to be quick and was too free early doors at Salisbury (5f, soft) before dropping away; can do better.
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10th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blinky

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

On a losing run but was only beaten 4l last time at Southwell (5f) in a race won by Naana's Sparkle who was second at Goodwood on Tuesday; hasn't had many chances over this longer trip and he has been running on at the minimum.

5/1

4th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Blinky

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Blinky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£180,000 yearling; soon on the back foot after starting slowly at Chester (6f, good; 10-1) and could never get involved; showed something, however, and he should be all the wiser this time.
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5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros foal but fetched £360,000 at the breeze-ups this April; sixth foal; half-brother to 7f winner New Hill (RPR 89); dam unraced half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Campanelle out of 5f 2yo Listed winner; interesting newcomer.
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9th

4

(10)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Carrados

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Promise in defeat as a 2yo, including when second in a 6f maiden at the big summer meeting here (good to firm); absent for nine months prior to a front-running success at Wolverhampton last month (5f; more impressive than the winning margin might suggest); cheekpieces added for his handicap debut; opening mark looks manageable; interesting.

3/1

4

(10)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Carrados

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Promise in defeat as a 2yo, including when second in a 6f maiden at the big summer meeting here (good to firm); absent for nine months prior to a front-running success at Wolverhampton last month (5f; more impressive than the winning margin might suggest); cheekpieces added for his handicap debut; opening mark looks manageable; interesting.

3/1

Form: 5

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous after starting slowly on C&D debut (soft) a month ago when 18-1; best watched for now.
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1st

3

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Has won here on good ground but appreciates it softer, as he showed when going close over 5f at Chepstow three runs back; he's considered off a good mark.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

2lb lower than for the latest of three wins last year, but this season's form has been patchy and the suitability of ground faster than good is still to be established.

8/1

10th

1

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Son Of Astar

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored three times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to his best in refitted blinkers with head second of nine in 5f Chepstow handicap a week ago; up 3lb but holds very good claims with talented 3lb claimer Jack Callan up.

100/30

Form: 55

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal who went for just 1,000gns; showed more second time out at Goodwood (5f, heavy) but was still only fifth of seven; likely to find some in here his superior.
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3rd

1

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Accord

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

The winner of four races in 2025 and now down to a dangerous mark; first encouraging signs for his new trainer came at Newmarket on Saturday; not discounted.

8/1

7th

13

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Royal Accord

8st 12lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

C&D winner last August off this mark when with Stuart Williams; however, pretty much tailed off in this season's races.

40/1

9th

8

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Royal Accord

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Gained most recent win over C&D last August when with Stuart Williams; however, brings a doubt over current form, having trailed home last (eased once held) in big field at York on stable/seasonal debut.

20/1

5/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off one of the favourites at Hamilton (5f, good) but was beaten 5.5l in a field of five; vulnerable here unless he can step up plenty on that form.
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9th

5

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Gobsmacked

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin Ryan

led

14/1

4th

2

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:15 Hamilton

Gobsmacked

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Havana Grey colt who failed to build on his debut third when beating only one in 5f Leicester novice 22 days ago; worth another chance.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Leicester

Gobsmacked

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

dwelt start, soon recovered and pressed leader, led narrowly halfway

5/1

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£88,000 yearling, £145,000 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to 5f AW winner Navajo Dawn (RPR 68); dam 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; 100), out of useful 6f 2yo winning close relative of 5f Group 3 winner Lady Alexander; bred to be quick and smart; respected.
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3rd

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Tolerance

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Nine-race maiden, placed in 7f handicaps on two of his last three outings; latest was at this track (good to firm) where his head carriage in first-time cheekpieces seemed to suggest he had second thoughts but he did run on, so this first crack at 1m now looks in order.

11/2

3rd

5

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Tolerance

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Didn't have the run of the race behind This Farh at Lingfield and is better judged on his good second at Leicester (7f) the time before; still a maiden but has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

11/2

5th

9

(6)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

19:40 Lingfield

Tolerance

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Got right back on track when second of 12 in 7f Leicester handicap 35 days ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb in his bid for a breakthrough success.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.90
Straight Forecast £28.86
Trifecta £76.90

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