June 22 / 15.20 Newmarket (July)

15.20

Good

Bedford Lodge Supports Racing Welfare EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Bedford Lodge Supports Racing Welfare EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.10
  • Place: £4.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
340,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f winner American Belle (including AW; RPR 83); dam 7f AW 2yo/1m2f turf winner (79), sister to 1m Group 3 winner Runnymede and 8.5f/1m1f Listed winner Stipulate; market support on debut woud make him interesting, but Sword looks the stable's main hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Ombudsman

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Impressive in this race last year (good to firm) and took Group 1 tally to four with 4l win in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in June last time; star 3yo Constitution River is a new rival but this fellow will be very tough to beat if producing his brilliant best.

6/5

1st

6

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Ombudsman

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won this by 2l last year (good to firm) and he's added two further Group 1 wins since; confirmed his wellbeing when defying a penalty in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) three weeks ago following a two-month break; this is a tougher line-up than 12 months ago and he was runner-up to Daryz's stablemate Calandagan in the Champion Stakes over C&D (good) last October, so he's not bombproof, but he has extremely strong credentials.

11/8

1st

1

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Ombudsman

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second in this last year on his reappearance and he's won three Group 1 races since (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm/good), the latest the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March on his sole outing this year; John Gosden has said that this is "going to bring him on to where we want him at (Royal) Ascot" but he'll be very tough to beat under a 7lb penalty if close to the top of his game.

8/11

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Sapphire Seas (9.4f-1m3f including AW/Listed; RPR 108) and Symbol Of Light (1m/8.6f AW; 105); dam 7f/1m winner (including AW 2yo/UAE Listed; 103), half-sister to smart 1m-1m4f winner Elite Army out of German 1,000/Oaks runner-up; already gelded, but attractive pedigree and interesting to see how he fares in the market in comparison to stablemate First Conquest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Newbury

Arabian Light

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Appleby

Success at Meydan early this year was followed by a creditable return to Britain, then a lesser show at Royal Ascot; the same happened in 2025, preceding another below-form effort in July, so that has to be a worry even though best efforts would see him on the premises; William Buick seemingly prefers Al Zanati.

13/2

10th

3

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Arabian Light

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; returned to Britain with a creditable fourth (Wimbledon Hawkeye fifth) of six to Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; Buick is on him rather than Ancient Wisdom; likely to be on the premises.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Arabian Light

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Beat Bedouin Prince to win handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; this 5yo has had just ten starts and further improvement cannot be ruled out, but a career best is necessary if he's to come out on top today.

14/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-1

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when fourth of eight behind the Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly on his Leicester debut (7f, good to soft) last September and did it cosily when making a successful return in a Kempton novice (7f, AW) 17 days ago; extra furlong should suit and shortlisted despite penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dosman

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta.

15/2

5th

4

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dosman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Oli Rix

Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous.

4/1

4th
9 (11)
Skipper

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when fifth of 15 on his debut on the Rowley Mile (1m, good) last month, finishing less than 2l behind the winner Kilt; 6lb better off and may not be far away with the run under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Skipper

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hamad Al Jehani

First two wins on AW; good start for this yard when winning at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April but he's beaten a total of one rival in two turf starts since and failed to find much when dropped to 7f on Southwell AW last time (first-time blinkers, retained); has enough to prove at present.

20/1

6th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Skipper

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won at Redcar (1m) in April on yard debut but has beaten just one rival in two outings since; cheekpieces are quickly swapped for blinkers; has something to prove all of a sudden but the ability is lurking to take a hand.

12/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut (albeit narrowly) in the Wood Ditton on the Rowley Mile (1m, good) in April, but finished 11l behind the Newmarket runner-up when fourth of six in a York novice (1m, good) last month; needs to bounce back; one of two runners for stable that has won the last two runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

First Conquest

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Ended his 2025 campaign by finishing third in 1m1f contests won by Damysus and stablemate Opera Ballo; consistent but appears very unlikely to reverse placings with those rivals and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, being the sole seasonal debutant in the field; drops back to 1m for first time since winning a good handicap in July 2024; one of three runners for his yard and possibly in here as a pacemaker.

40/1

1

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

First Conquest

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Held up; Meydan improvement (mostly on on fast ground) was backed up when third in 1m1f Group 3 here in April but, after 116 days off, it's his fourth of seven in Haydock Group 3 (1m2f, good) nine weeks ago on latest start which makes him a leading contender on form.

4/1

4th

1

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

First Conquest

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Appleby

Won handicap debut at 2024 Newmarket July meeting and next seen adding 1m1f handicap and 1m2f Group 3 wins at Meydan in January; ran creditably in defeat since in a Group 2 there and Group 3 at Newmarket but today's company demands much better, including as he gives weight to all; off 116 days.

16/1

4/1

Form: 3-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of four on his Newcastle debut (7f, AW) in December and stepped up on that when narrowly making a winning return in a novice on the Rowley Mile (1m, good) last month; open to further progress for stable that won this race with Baaeed (winner of his only previous start) three years ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

8/1

4th

9

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Kilt

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle in May (good-to-yielding) and okay runs twice since off 9lb higher; can be keen.

20/1

5th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap and a solid run off this mark there since; needs more up in grade, but shouldn't be far away.

10/1

15/8

Form: 4-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown plenty of ability in both starts, the latest when third of 11 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month where he still looked green; very likely has plenty more to offer as he gains experience and a major player in receipt of 6lb from the previous winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

8th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

One win apiece for his previous two yards; 0-4 this season for new stable but is in form, close fifth at Ascot most recently; getting no respite from the assessor, so the 7lb claimed by Olivia Haines looks a help.

8/1

5th

14

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent sort who is opposable on the majority of his form over the last 12 months and was only sixth at Newmarket last time; however, he's popped up with the odd big run, finishing third in this last year and filling the same position in a big field at York last month; not a forlorn hope each-way.

66/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Folly Beach (1m7f; RPR 70) and Easter Icon (1m6f-16.4f including AW; 68); dam Listed-placed 1m4f AW winner (105), sister to German 1m2f-1m4f Group 3 winner Vif Monsieur out of German 7f/8.5f winner; this looks a tough starting point and he may not come into his own until tackling handicaps over further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, well beaten on both starts since; has to get back on track.

14/1

26th

12

(20)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth in this race last year but was in a progressive vein of form at the time; some inconsistency has crept in and he finished last (admittedly lost a shoe) in the Spring Cup at Newbury most recently, failing to back up the form of his narrow success in the Lincoln on reappearance.

33/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling, 60,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners Joshua R (5f including AW; RPR 79) and Initio (7f AW; 78); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (82), half-sister to prolific winning sprinter Tathmeen, out of unraced sister to US 1m Grade 3 winner; already gelded and probably only of interest if attracting support.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Prophets Path

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

raced in second, led home turn, soon pushed along and went clear, reduced lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 110yds

5/4

2nd

3

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prophets Path

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Owen Burrows

led, hung right when joined inside final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

4/7

2nd

1

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:25 Kempton (AW)

Prophets Path

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Owen Burrows

in touch with leaders

9/4

Form: 52-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two starts over 7f on the AW for Barry Brennan in December, finishing second of six at Lingfield on the second occasion; makes his stable/turf debut (same owner) after six months off, but this looks a tough ask and handicaps may provide better opportunities after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 1lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Lightly raced 5yo; tried blinkered and tongue tied when last of eight in 1m Southwell handicap in October on his final run for Paul Attwater; lots more is required for his new yard.

14/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

Form: 86

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in both starts, though he did show some promise when sixth of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm; 200-1) 12 days ago; looks one for handicaps after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Caballo De Mar

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Registered Group 1 wins at Longchamp last October (2m4f Cadran, very soft) and this May (near 2m, soft) and every bit as good when short-headed at Ascot (good to firm) earlier in May; 7-1 for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm) nine weeks ago and raced in second for a long way before cracking in the final 2f (vet reported signs of heat stress); concedes 3lb all round today but tried to go head-to-head with the best stayers around last time and they are now absent; good chance if back to form.

2/1

11th

3

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Huge improver last term, including second in the 1m6f handicap at this meeting and winning two Group events in the autumn, notably the Group 1 Cadran at Longchamp (2m4f, very soft); every bit as good this season, as he gave Sweet William 2lb when short-headed here (2m, good to firm) and followed that with a narrow Group 1 win at Longchamp; today's company demands a bit more but the thorough test of stamina will suit and he's one to take seriously.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: George Scott

Much improved last year, best effort to land the Group 1 Cadran at Longchamp (2m4f, soft) in October; close second in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m, good) was a fine start to this campaign and his run on good to firm at Royal Ascot last June, although subsequently eclipsed, looked excellent at the time; needs respect but concedes weight all round.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Velvet Vista (multiple 7f including AW; RPR 78), Velvet Vision (1m-1m2f AW; 75), Velvet Vulcan (1m4f AW; 61) and Velvet Voice (2m1f chase); dam 1m 2yo/1m4f AW winner (86) out of 1m7f winner; already gelded and will do well to win this on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Vortex

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Low-grade eight-race maiden; some promise this year but his last two runs were short of his best; not solid.

12/1

7

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Velvet Vortex

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Returned from break with low-key AW run last month and now unplaced in all seven starts but he still has possibilities from his lowly mark if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Velvet Vortex

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Signs of life since handicapping and started favourite for a similar race round Chelmsford when last seen five months ago; low mileage compared to the rest of these and is one of the more interesting contenders.

6/1

13th
14 (1)
Maryanne

200/1

Form: 70

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing in two starts for Ian Williams and was beaten miles at Newbury (7f, good) last month; makes her debt for her new yard having been picked up for 2,600gns this month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(1)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Maryanne

8st 13lb

J: John Fahy

T: Jack Jones

Nothing in two starts for Ian Williams and was beaten miles at Newbury (7f, good) last month; makes her debt for her new yard having been picked up for 2,600gns this month.

200/1

19th

19

(10)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Newbury

Maryanne

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Ian Williams

Never better than midfield when 66-1 for a 7f maiden at Kempton last month; down the pecking order here.

100/1

19th

19

(10)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Newbury

Maryanne

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Ian Williams

Never better than midfield when 66-1 for a 7f maiden at Kempton last month; down the pecking order here.

100/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 when ninth of the 11 runners in the Wood Ditton on the Rowley Mile (1m, good) in April, finishing around 26l behind First Conquest; hard to recommend; upset in stalls and withdrawn later in April (125-1 at time).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Time To Rule

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

66/1

9

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Time To Rule

8st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Brother to Irish 2yo (1m) Group 2 winner Crypto Force; was easy to back and beaten a long way in a Newmarket maiden ten days ago; needs to leave that well behind.

40/1

9

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Time To Rule

8st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Brother to Irish 2yo (1m) Group 2 winner Crypto Force; was easy to back and beaten a long way in a Newmarket maiden ten days ago; needs to leave that well behind.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £114.60
Straight Forecast £101.98
Trifecta £818.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sword

TOPSPEED:

Kilt

POSTDATA:

Skipper

Telegraph:

Kilt

Daily Mirror:

Kilt

Daily Record:

Kilt

NEWMARKET:

Sword

Daily Mail:

Sword

D Express:

Sword

The Sun:

Sword

The Times:

Skipper

The Guardian:

Skipper

The Star:

Skipper