June 14 / 13.30 Sandown

13.30

Good To Firm

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
10 (2)
Siegen

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 54

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 250,000gns as a yearling; has shown ability in both outings, latest at Goodwood (6f, good) where he shaped as if this return to 5f may prove ideal for the time being; one of the main form contenders.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Siegen

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Has raced exclusively at sprint distances; has failed to build on his June success (5f, good) and doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip; others preferred.

33/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas colt; has shown fair form with his pair of third-place finishes, latest at Beverley (5f, good to firm) where he hung left but kept on; leading contender, especially if keeping straighter.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rajeteriat

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Chris Gordon

Exposed 18-race maiden; quiet in two runs on turf after a 166-day break but last week's C&D third was more like it; the new visor needs to give him a lift.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rajeteriat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Chris Gordon

Regressive maiden who's with his third yard; ran poorly back from a break in June and at Brighton ten days ago; has questions to answer in his first classified.

9/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Rajeteriat

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Regressive maiden who's with his third yard; ran poorly back from a break when last seen in June and is having just a second start at beyond 5f, so has questions to answer.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 120,000gns as a yearling; eventually ran out of steam at Bath (5f, good; finished fifth) having helped to force the pace; may well last longer with the outing/experience under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(18)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Redorange

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race.

25/1

1st

5

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Redorange

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.

13/2

4th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Classy sprinter who built on an eye-catching reappearance when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) 12 days ago; found only one too good in French Listed event last summer and looks a strong contender back in this grade.

5/2

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns breeze-up purchase in April; shaped better than the bare result at Goodwood (6f, good; behind Siegen) while leaving the impression this drop in trip will suit; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Roger Teal

Dual 6f winner in 2025; regressive in 2026, tenth of 13 at Windsor last time on first run after wind surgery; very best form is over further but he has fallen below his last winning mark and Seamus Cronin's claim is a plus.

16/1

10th

1

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Hucklesbrook

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Two-time 6f scorer in 2025; failed to build on an encouraging reappearance Newbury fourth when eighth of ten at Ascot (6f) in May; has since undergone wind surgery, so can't be ruled out off a handy-looking mark.

14/1

8th

4

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.

3/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx colt who cost 100,000gns at breeze-up sale in April; always behind in Nottingham maiden (5f, good) but may do better with the outing under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances on the other track here (7f) since being gelded, winning at the Craven meeting in April then well below par in May; not sure what to expect from him on July course debut.

10/1

4

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.

3/1

4

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.

3/1

33/1

Form: 66

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in turf/AW contests, finishing sixth both times; however, needs improvement and looks the type to find better opportunities when nurseries commence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21th

7

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Candy

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won last season's Ayr Silver Cup off a 5lb lower mark; has not had much luck this year, banging his head in the stalls in the Wokingham and then suffering a slipped saddle at Goodwood three weeks ago; for one so well suited by 6f and slow ground, today's test may be insufficient.

40/1

23th

4

(21)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Candy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) and he's 0-5 at 5f; can lead; 5lb higher than when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but Jack Callan claims 3lb and forget Ascot last month as he banged his head on the stalls; however, at this trip others are preferred.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,000 breeze-up 2yo; Inns Of Court half-brother to winners Aussie Stormer (5f AW 2yo) and Galileo Boy (Saudi Arabia 1m), out of Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner; market helpful.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Rage Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has plenty of ability, as evidenced by his smooth win at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June, but he does himself few favours at the start; wouldn't judge him too harshly on his latest 5f run, when making the running, and he is greatly respected back at 6f and in a Class 5.

5/1

5th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Rage Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry.

11/4

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Rage Of Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind and finished last of ten at Ascot (5f, good) for an inauspicious debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

Opened account in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (6f, soft) in June and has made the frame on all three starts since, most recently when third at Lingfield (6f AW) a fortnight ago; also suited by Tapeta; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

In good form over 6f on turf since blinkered, winning at Yarmouth in June and going down narrowly there last month; having first AW run since before Christmas but he was in good form then and a bold show looks likely.

4/1

2nd

1

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Chasing Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Off the mark when winning in first-time blinkers over C&D last month (soft) and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 12 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) one month ago, leaving the impression he'll be well suited to stepping back up in trip; contender.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros foal, £100,000 yearling; by Hello Youmzain out of an unraced half-sister to 1m Listed winner Green Lyons; one of two newcomers for this yard; market instructive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Backspin

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Backspin

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted.

10/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Backspin

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.

5/1

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of five at Hamilton (5f, soft), having faded in the latter stages; may see his race out better on this forecast faster ground with the outing under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Mr Cool

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Had a busy year but holding his form well and won by the skin of his teeth at Redcar ten days ago (6f, good); hasn't raced over this sharp a trip since the beginning of his career.

3/1

1st

6

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Mr Cool

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of 13 in another 6f handicap there two weeks ago; enters calculations again.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Mr Cool

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

All turf runs on good or quicker ground; has had a busy year with some mixed results but he's taken a healthy drop in the weights and nearly nicked a Carlisle race in July; returned to that level when imposing himself on a C&D race 12 days ago and, back up 4lb, should have a big say.

3/1

11th
12 (12)
Skellig Isle

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mohaather half-sister to seven winners, notably Maljaa (5f/5.4f including 2yo) and Ventura Mist (5f/6f 2yo including Listed); dam 5f 2yo winner; sole filly in the field; market can guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skellig Isle

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Stayed on from well back to win a 5f handicap at Chelmsford on her stable debut in March; beaten four times since and she is now going into new territory in terms of her stamina.

10/1

4th

2

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Skellig Isle

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Philip McBride

Unraced on soft; came from well back to win at Chelmsford (5f, AW) on her stable debut in March and bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth of six at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; however, she was a bit below her best on turf 16 days ago; stable won this last year.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Skellig Isle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip McBride

Came from well back to win on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in March and bounced back from lesser run at Yarmouth with close fourth of six at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); effective on turf in the past and not ruled out.

9/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£90,000 yearling; by Starspangledbanner; dam Listed-placed 7f AW scorer, out of 6f 2yo winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Hoyam; stable also runs Backspin; check 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

8

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Top Star

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Remains winless and he comes here below par, just fifth of eight in 6f Yarmouth handicap a week ago; more is required in refitted cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

6

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Top Star

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Finished 8l behind Walking On Clouds at Lingfield (6f, AW) ten days ago, taking his record to 0-14; only 4lb better off and has finished out of the frame in all five starts on turf; tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Top Star

9st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Longstanding maiden who missed a chunk of his career; tried in three forms of headgear this year, including when fourth behind two of these over C&D a month ago, and is given another try without today.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £16.79
Trifecta £80.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rajeteriat

The Times:

Hucklesbrook

Telegraph:

Art Market

SPOTLIGHT:

Siegen

POSTDATA:

Rajeteriat

NEWMARKET:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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