June 01 / 17.40 Doncaster

17.40

Good To Soft

EBF Supports Great Racing Welfare Cycle Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21600
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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EBF Supports Great Racing Welfare Cycle Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of his cosy 7f Leicester debut success (good) has been boosted by the second and third winning in recent days; could be useful.
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3rd

6

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Socialite

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

Well beaten at this meeting (Group 3) last year, ending his first season; free-going sort whose three best ratings were registered from the front, notably when he won a five-runner race at Windsor (1m, good to firm; has run creditably on good to soft) this May on handicap debut; drew clear again late on in that race, so staying this extra 1f is not out of the question and this lightly raced 4yo does not have much to find.

7/1

1

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

15:55 Windsor

Socialite

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Made debut last May and won a Leicester maiden (7f, good) and Doncaster novice (7f, good; made all) on first two starts; wasn't beaten far in Newmarket Listed race (1m, good to soft) next time and he had tough task behind Lead Artist at Goodwood (Group 3) in final run last season; been gelded and now returns after 297 days off but he still has potential and needs a close look on handicap debut.

9/2

1st

1

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

15:55 Windsor

Socialite

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Made debut last May and won a Leicester maiden (7f, good) and Doncaster novice (7f, good; made all) on first two starts; wasn't beaten far in Newmarket Listed race (1m, good to soft) next time and he had tough task behind Lead Artist at Goodwood (Group 3) in final run last season; been gelded and now returns after 297 days off but he still has potential and needs a close look on handicap debut.

9/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won on 6f Newmarket debut last August and excellent third in the Group 2 Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; should be as effective at 7f and this Group 1-entered colt sets the bar high back in a novice.
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6

(16)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kings Gamble

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

0-8 since debut and, although he ran respectably when second in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September, he was only ninth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp next time; again looks vulnerable.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Kings Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Yet to encounter slow ground; lightly raced; has largely progressive RPRs, including at Group level, but was disappointing in the Hungerford most recently; chance of a rebound partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

11/1

9th

3

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Kings Gamble

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo who has usually shown improved form; ended last season with second in a Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) and he returned from 351 days off with a slow-starting second to Rage Of Bamby in Group 3 here (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; going back up to 7f can help and he's firmly in the mix.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 35

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A brother to the stable's high-class 6f winner Calyx (Group 2; RPR 118); made a pleasing start when third (Surrey Shadow 2l ahead in second) over C&D (soft) in April and advanced his RPR a little when fifth in a big-field novice at Newbury (7f, good) a fortnight ago; likely capable of better again for top stable.
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7th

6

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.

8/1

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.

16/1

12/1

Form: 2

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished 2l in front of the reopposing Stanage when a promising second on his C&D debut (soft) five weeks weeks ago; open to progress.
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13th

1

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Surrey Shadow

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Finished a close fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March when rated 6lb higher (1m, good to soft); short of that level in three runs since, including when sent off favourite at Sandown last month (7f, soft; after three months off); drops in class with a hood tried but he comes with risk attached.

10/1

10

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Surrey Shadow

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Clover

Hasn't kicked on as might have been expected from promising fourth of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) in March in two subsequent outings; still has time on his side though and he brings a different profile to most; needs to settle better but quite interesting.

8/1

5/1

Form: 8-1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery after finishing well held on his 7f Ascot debut last September and proved a totally different proposition when making all for a ready 6l success on his 6f Nottingham reappearance three weeks ago; his strength at the finish on that occasion provides hope he can be as effective back at 7f; should go well.
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5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix.

9/1

2nd

1

(12)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Aramram

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade.

11/2

1st

4

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Notably tough and consistent in handicaps, posting another personal best when winning narrowly at Ascot (6f, soft) last October; this Listed event requires another step up the ladder but he always gives his all and it's not out of the question.

10/1

4/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to top-class 2yo Blackbeard (Group 1 Prix Morny and Middle Park winner) who went through the ring for 2,600,000euros as a yearling; got her career off to a perfect start when holding on gamely at Yarmouth (7f, good) at the end of April; the second franked the when scoring at Windsor last month; can be expected to improve.
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4th

5

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

14:37 Windsor

Run Away

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

soon led but pestered, faced challenges from over 1f out, soon headed, no extra and lost position inside final 110yds

3/1

6th

6

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

17:40 Doncaster

Run Away

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

Sister to top-class 2yo Blackbeard (Group 1 Prix Morny and Middle Park winner) who went through the ring for 2,600,000euros as a yearling; got her career off to a perfect start when holding on gamely at Yarmouth (7f, good) at the end of April; the second franked the when scoring at Windsor last month; can be expected to improve.

4/1

1st

10

(3)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:15 Yarmouth

Run Away

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

2,600,000euros yearling who's a sister to top-class 2yo Blackbeard (Group 1 Prix Morny and Middle Park winner); trainer doesn't have a great record here but she's a fascinating newcomer.

2/1

Form: 2

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held second in a three-runner Fakenham bumper last autumn but was a different proposition switched to the Flat over C&D (soft) a month ago, keeping on well to take second late on; looks capable of better but this is a much stronger race.
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4th

3

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Shamardal Star

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Opened his account in Newcastle handicap (1m2f; third run for new yard) most recently and looked value for more than the half-length winning margin; may have more to offer over middle distances; respected back up 5lb.

6/4

1st

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shamardal Star

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 and hasn't built on early promise, including in two starts for this yard; drops again in grade but enough to prove back from 74 days off.

6/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to the stable's 1m Group 1 winner Saffron Beach and made a promising start to his career when second of 12 over 7f at Yarmouth (soft) last autumn; holds an entry in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot this month; sure to improve.
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9th

10

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Granger Bay

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won very easily under Billy Loughnane at Ascot (7f, soft; off 15lb lower) three weeks ago, opening his account at the fifth attempt; bred to do better still, being a brother to his stable's dual Group 1 winner Saffron Beach; one to follow.

7/2

1st

8

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Granger Bay

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced in second, led going best 2f out, shaken up and clear over 1f out, easily

13/2

2nd

6

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:45 Newmarket (July)

Granger Bay

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Improvement a possibility now handicapping but he was readily brushed aside by Apotheosis at Lingfield 19 days ago and a 6lb turnaround in the weights may not be enough to reverse the placings.

11/2

100/1

Form: 5-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise on 6f Thirsk debut last summer but well held when 33-1 for 6f course reappearance two weeks ago; looks one for handicaps after this.
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2nd

6

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Mudhafar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Hinted at promise in his one outing as a 2yo, but hasn't built on it in two starts since returning in May; may show improvement now handicapping but it will be needed.

20/1

9th

9

(11)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

17:40 Doncaster

Mudhafar

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Hinted at promise on 6f Thirsk debut last summer but well held when 33-1 for 6f course reappearance two weeks ago; looks one for handicaps after this.

100/1

11th

8

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:42 Doncaster

Mudhafar

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold for 100,000gns as a yearling but changed hands for only 6,000gns last July; this gelded son of Showcasing would be a shock winner on debut
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8th

3

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

50/1

8th

3

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

50/1

25

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

8st 13lb

T: Derek Shaw

Non-runners

Amsterdam

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Payout
Exacta £30.20
Straight Forecast £21.49
Trifecta £170.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King's Gamble

Telegraph:

Aramram

NEWMARKET:

Stanage

The Guardian:

Granger Bay

Daily Mirror:

Run Away

The Star:

Socialite

RP RATINGS:

King's Gamble

TOPSPEED:

King's Gamble

POSTDATA:

King's Gamble

The Times:

King's Gamble

D Express:

King's Gamble

The Sun:

King's Gamble

Daily Mail:

Aramram

Daily Record:

Aramram