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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

6

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Ombudsman

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record reads 11112121; has developed into a high-class colt this term and stormed past his pacemaker in the latter stages of the Juddmonte International at York (1m2f, good to firm) most recently, comfortably reversing Eclipse placings with Delacroix and adding to his success in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot; top on ratings and may have an even bigger figure in him.

13/8

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

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

5th

1

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Arabian Light

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Made progress with virtually every run at 1m and 1m1f (on good to firm and good) earlier, doing well to be a close third of 13 in a strong Newmarket handicap in May; a remote finish in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (11-1) last month was a setback but it wouldn't surprise if his return to form was swift in this much less competitive race.

9/2

1

(25)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Arabian Light

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has progressive 1m/1m1f form; won at Meydan in February then ran well off top weight in notable handicap at Newmarket (again on good ground) in May, taking record to 211313; solid contender.

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

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

12

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Coaxed back to form by his new trainer, twice placed over C&D before winning at Southwell in February; good second behind First Principle two weeks ago; another 2lb rise tempers enthusiasm slightly.

16/1

2nd

5

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dosman

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Resurgent for new yard this year, looking unlucky at Newcastle on penultimate start and handing a 2l beating to runner-up Zryan at Southwell (again 1m, Tapeta) on latest; back up another 4lb but the best of his old form was a little better still and he has to be on the shortlist.

6/1

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Skipper

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Contrasting performances this term for new yard, winning at Redcar then failing to beat a rival at Newmarket; chance of rebound partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

7/1

13th

1

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Skipper

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Campaigned in Qatar and France in 2025; went off joint-favourite on return to Britain and won nine-runner race at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago, digging deep; only 2lb higher and should be in the thick of things again.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Skipper

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Failed to shine in France last summer on his last two starts; however, he has potential off this mark if tapping back into the promise shown in Britain in 2024 at the start of his career; the betting could be informative on his first run for Hamad Al Jehani (remains in same ownership).

5/2

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

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

3rd

1

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

First Conquest

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Low-mileage 4yo who is 2-3 at the Newmarket tracks and 3-4 since wearing a hood; campaigned at Meydan this year, unsuited by steady pace when beaten favourite in Group 2 most recently; incurs 3lb penalty for Group 3 success the time before but may still have further progress in him.

13/2

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

1st

11

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Kilt

11st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Useful Flat form as 3yo but yet to make an impact hurdling, tailed off at Cork last month.

16/1

12th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Kilt

11st 4lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Winning miler at three for William Haggas and still holds rating of 85 on the level; quiet over hurdles so far and back from a break; trainer also has one of the form horses in this in the shape of King Bob.

20/1

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

8th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Sword

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.

20/1

11th

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mainly in hood for current yard, winning on turf in June and close second on AW most recently; may remain competitive, provided the removal of the headgear doesn't have negative effect.

13/2

2nd

1

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Quirky 4yo; won well at Leicester in June (7f, good to firm; hooded first time) and his third at Ascot in July was an excellent effort; a few quiet efforts from August onwards but he would likely have gone close here (1m) last week had he seen any daylight; the forecast strong headwind could favour something coming from off the pace and no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark; high on the list.

5/1

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

24th

5

(26)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Goes well in a big field over a straight 1m; beaten a neck in this race last year (good ground) and made a winning return in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft; beat Rogue Diplomat a nose) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again off a 4lb higher mark.

9/1

1st

7

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Urban Lion

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Close fifth in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last June and close third next time, again at Ascot (1m, good to firm); has shown promise on soft ground; not at the top of his game on his final two outings last term but has an each-way shout if back to his best on this reappearance.

20/1

9th

7

(19)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Urban Lion

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Below par at York latest but a wide draw made things tough for this prominent-racer; progressive otherwise, rallying when close fifth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and when close third to Ebt's Guard at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; of interest over today's extra 1f.

25/1

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

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

8th

4

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Caballo De Mar

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Highly progressive and prolific over the last 12 months or so, winning here (2m, good) in May before fine second of 16 in the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); he may be okay on slow ground; could play a leading role if at the top of his game after 81 days off.

6/1

12

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Completed a five-timer (1m5f-2m) in April before close second of 15 in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) last month; returned to winning ways in small field at Haydock (2m, good) last time; he's 9lb higher than at Chester but has been highly progressive and could still have more left in the tank.

11/2

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