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
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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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4th

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Rajeteriat

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

11-race maiden who has struggled in four runs for current yard including when ninth of 11 over C&D last time; has lots to prove and he's untried on slow ground.

25/1

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Rajeteriat

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

11-race maiden who has struggled in four runs for current yard including when ninth of 11 over C&D last time; has lots to prove and he's untried on slow ground.

25/1

11

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:52 Bath

Rajeteriat

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has beaten a total of one rival in three starts for his new yard and it would be a surprise if he staged a revival in this competitive affair.

50/1

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

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

1st

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won at Chester (5f, good) last May and he's run some good races in big fields since including at York four days ago; finished eighth of 21 in that race but he didn't get much luck and that was an eye-catching effort after 235 days off; interesting contender.

7/2

8th

3

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Redorange

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

Last season's 3yo campaign ended with two below-par runs but he may have been ready for a break; reappears on a competitive mark based on last summer's form in big-field 5f handicaps and Ryan Moore, who has an excellent 33% strike-rate for Clive Cox, is booked; could be involved.

9/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Won a couple of useful 6f 3yo handicaps in the first half of 2025; no progress since but he is edging back down the weights; returns from four months off and he will need to be at his best.

14/1

1

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hucklesbrook

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Teal

Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove.

12/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show.

9/2

1st

10

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Candy

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.

12/1

11

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Candy

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ended 2024 in fine form, completing a hat-trick when winning the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar last October (6f, soft); the handicapper has been in command this year but he's dropped 6lb in his last two starts and getting back on a slower surface is in his favour; has the rail draw and can make the runnning; revival expected.

20/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

11

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should be sharper with last week's return to action under his belt; the start will remain a concern but he is not discounted back at 6f.

12/1

15th

17

(17)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should win more races this year; the drop back to 5f for this habitual slow-starter is a concern though.

10/1

2nd

8

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Rage Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky but has plenty of ability and he comes here on the up, following his Salisbury win (6f, good to firm) with good seconds at Newbury and C&D; mark still within range but he's missed a couple of intended runs on account of soft ground and even good to soft would be a query.

10/1

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Maiden who's had his moments at the start and often pulled hard; reared as the stalls opened on his turf comeback and unseated, so can only be considered risky in first-time blinkers.

8/1

4

(13)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden after 13 starts but he was generally consistent in sprint handicaps last year; returns after five months off but he's well handicapped on his best form and needs a close look back on turf.

13/2

2

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Keady

He had gelding and wind operations prior to his stable debut in June; has run consistently in defeat in his four starts for Michael Keady but he will need to raise his game a notch to record a first win; cheekpieces now return.

5/1

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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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Mr Cool

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Campaigned over 7f of late, generally leaving the impression he needs a return to 6f; has gained both wins at this distance and he's very attractively treated off current mark; respected.

8/1

6th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Mr Cool

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and soundly beaten back on turf at Doncaster this month; however, this two-time turf winner was runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and is not discounted off a dangerous mark.

11/1

5th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Mr Cool

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

A dual 6f scorer in first half of 2025 who was back on track when runner-up in 7f Kempton handicap in March; needs to back it up now returned to turf.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

4

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skellig Isle

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Came from well back to win a 5f handicap at Chelmsford on her stable debut in March; unable to reproduce that form at Yarmouth last month; still has handicapping scope and returning to 6f/Class 5 can help.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Skellig Isle

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Made a winning start for her new connections when coming home 2.25l clear of her rivals in a Class 5 at Chelmsford 16 days ago (5f); she looked to be going nowhere through the first half of that race, under the pump before the field had completed a furlong, but the pace folded and she was strong at the finish; a 6lb rise and stronger opposition could find her out.

11/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

10th

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Top Star

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Runner-up twice on Tapeta (5f/6f) this year but he's been well below form on AW in his last two runs; overall record is now 0-12 and he has something to prove back on turf; new headgear.

9/1

4th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Top Star

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

0-11 but gave good account when second in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month and his recent defeat over 7f there is not viewed harshly; swaps hood for first-time cheekpieces; could have a say.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

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:

Rajeteriat

The Guardian:

Rajeteriat

Daily Mail:

Rajeteriat

D Express:

Rajeteriat

Daily Mirror:

Rajeteriat

The Sun:

Rajeteriat

The Star:

Rajeteriat

Daily Record:

Rajeteriat