July 13 / 18.15 Salisbury

18.15

Good

Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners See The Fire (Group-placed 7f 2yo; RPR 106), Spirit Mixer (1m4f-1m6f; 104), Arabian Storm (Listed-placed 7f AW; 97) and Frankella (6f 2yo; 84); dam 5f-1m2f winner (including 2yo Group 2/Group 1 Juddmonte International; 116); very interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Playwright

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won on debut then ran well in the Solario and the Royal Lodge; form dipped in the Futurity but this is a big drop back in grade; top on ratings and has an excellent chance provided he takes to AW.

5/4

3rd

5

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Playwright

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won on debut then ran well in the Solario and the Royal Lodge; form dipped in the Futurity but this is a big drop back in grade; top on ratings and has an excellent chance provided he takes to AW.

5/4

8th

6

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

Royal Playwright

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won by 3l on debut at Salisbury (7f, good) in July and has run well in defeat in Group races the last twice, most recently second to Wimbledon Hawkeye in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, soft) four weeks ago; has a length and a half to find with the winner but can give another good account.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 73

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a well-connected mare and was beaten only narrowly when third in Kempton maiden (6f, AW) last month, his second start; could have a lot more to offer over today's longer trip; good chance.
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16th

4

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Original Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Reacted well to blinkers (retained today) when headed only in the final strides by stablemate Mr Chaplin in a Glorious Goodwood nursery (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; respected despite a 6lb rise.

6/1

2nd

7

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Original Outlaw

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

pushed along early, prominent

9/1

2nd

10

(10)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Original Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Out of a well-connected mare and was beaten only narrowly when third in Kempton maiden (6f, AW) last month, his second start; could have a lot more to offer over today's longer trip; good chance.

11/4

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 28

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who kept on for creditable second of 20 on debut at Newbury (6f, good) in May; found Chesham at Royal Ascot too hot last month but goes on this shortlist in this much easier race.
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8th

4

(7)

13th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:45 Musselburgh

Defence Missile

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Similar form throughout his five-race 2yo career, on the premises every time except at Royal Ascot; tried cheekpieces on final start and ran in 1m nurseries on last two, so he's comparatively exposed; left Eve Johnson Houghton for 41,000gns in September and has been gelded.

33/1

8th

4

(7)

13th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:45 Musselburgh

Defence Missile

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Similar form throughout his five-race 2yo career, on the premises every time except at Royal Ascot; tried cheekpieces on final start and ran in 1m nurseries on last two, so he's comparatively exposed; left Eve Johnson Houghton for 41,000gns in September and has been gelded.

33/1

6th

3

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Defence Missile

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Placed on two of his first three starts (6f/7f, good); beaten 3l when fourth of five to Brindavan on last month's nursery debut at Kempton (1m, AW) and he needs a bigger performance today, but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt some improvement; not written off.

5/1

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never really looked dangerous when keeping on steadily for sixth here (6f, good to firm) on last month's debut but positives can be drawn from that performance and he has obvious scope for improvement.
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4th

1

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

El Madar

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Now eligible for nurseries but sticks to non-handicap level; sneaked into the frame over 7f the last twice; major player on form and bred to be suited by this C&D, being a son of Sussex Stakes winner Mohaather.

7/1

4th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:30 Doncaster

El Madar

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Took a step forward when fourth of 13 at Salisbury (7f, good) 12 days ago on his second start; further improvement is required today but that's possible from this 110,000gns foal and he might not be far away.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

El Madar

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Charles Hills

Slowly away and never really looked dangerous when keeping on steadily for sixth here (6f, good to firm) on last month's debut but positives can be drawn from that performance and he has obvious scope for improvement.

10/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-sister to very useful middle-distance performer Burguillos and four other winners; dam 1m AW 2yo winner (RPR 75); might need further than 7f to be seen to best effect.
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5th

1

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Bath

Tap Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Posted two close thirds (1m, soft/good) prior to comfortable win in five-runner novice here (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago; drops back in trip for this nursery debut but she's firmly in calculations nevertheless.

11/4

5th

1

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Bath

Tap Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Posted two close thirds (1m, soft/good) prior to comfortable win in five-runner novice here (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago; drops back in trip for this nursery debut but she's firmly in calculations nevertheless.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:45 Bath

Tap Dancer

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marcus Tregoning

Recent thirds (close up) have been over 1m at Goodwood (soft) and here (good); rated only 70 (BHA) but as a filly she's receiving plenty of weight.

11/2

4/1

Form: 54

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed significant promise on both starts for Richard Hannon, more recently when fourth in quite valuable Haydock maiden (7f, good to firm) last month; leading contender if able to continue the good work for new stable.
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7th

10

(4)

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Canvas

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

awkward start, pulled hard, raced far side, in touch with leaders

66/1

7th

10

(4)

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Canvas

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

awkward start, pulled hard, raced far side, in touch with leaders

66/1

10th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Canvas

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m2f/1m4f Flat (RPR 82)/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to 1m5f AW Listed winner Charleston Lady and a 1m Japanese Grade 3 winner; might find 7f a bit sharp on debut.
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3rd

3

(1)

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Lightening Mann

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, prominent, waiting for room going easily 2f out, switched left and pressed leader briefly over 1f out, weakened gradually final 110yds, lost second final strides

2/1

3rd

3

(1)

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Lightening Mann

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, prominent, waiting for room going easily 2f out, switched left and pressed leader briefly over 1f out, weakened gradually final 110yds, lost second final strides

2/1

2nd

1

(8)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lightening Mann

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Delivered on last summer's 2yo promise when winning 1m Lingfield maiden on reappearance outing three weeks ago; upped in trip again and has tongue-tie fitted for this handicap debut; should still have more to offer.

3/1

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to very useful 7f/1m performer Rhoscolyn; made just a mildly encouraging debut when seventh of nine at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago but ought to have learned from that experience.
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6th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Meeghat

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

All three runs in the month of July and took a nice step forward to make the frame at Salisbury, finishing ahead of the penalised Priapos; may need further improvement to defy this mark but he's trending in the right direction.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Having his third run in the space of three weeks and may well find life easier in nurseries after tonight, with Yakfeek looking his trainer's best chance.

20/1

8th

9

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Half-brother to very useful 7f/1m performer Rhoscolyn; made just a mildly encouraging debut when seventh of nine at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago but ought to have learned from that experience.

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 103), half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Makarova; well worth a glance in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Fernando

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, no extra over 1f out

16/1

6th

1

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fernando

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, dropped to last over 1f out

4/1

6th

1

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fernando

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, dropped to last over 1f out

4/1

10th
7 (13)
Laplander

66/1

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of an unraced half-sister to two 1m Listed winners; always towards rear when 125-1 for last month's debut at Newbury (6.5f) and not the most obvious answer here.
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7th

3

(3)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Yarmouth

Laplander

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Tom Ward

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Sandown

Laplander

8st 10lb

J: George Rooke

T: Tom Ward

Beaten between 10l and 12l in his qualifying runs at up to 7f but all three races were won by good horses and he's been gelded ahead of this handicap debut; possible improver.

10/1

7th

5

(13)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Laplander

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Tom Ward

Towards rear in novice events when 125-1 at Newbury (6.5f) and 100-1 at Salisbury (7f, good) one month later.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 76 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on both appearances but was the subject of heavy market support at Epsom (7f, good) ten days ago, where he may not have handled the track; evidently thought capable of much better.
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3rd

5

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Bracklesham Bay

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, raced in third, not clear run 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, soon no impression

6/4

1st

1

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Bath

Bracklesham Bay

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jamie Osborne

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, headway and went second over 1f out, led towards finish, kept on

4/1

1st

1

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Bracklesham Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Soundly beaten on all three appearances but was the subject of market support at Epsom (7f, good) in July on his second start; may be capable of much better and has been gelded since; up in trip and makes handicap debut.

13/2

66/1

Form: 09

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to land any sort of blow on either of last month's 6f starts and can only be watched on this first 7f attempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

1

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telford

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hughie Morrison

Improved significantly to win on her nursery debut at Chelmsford (7f, Tapeta) in August; 6lb rise and better company perhaps reasons why she was well below that level back there last month; being back down at this class should help; longer trip could also be a positive; respected.

11/2

12th

1

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telford

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hughie Morrison

Improved significantly to win on her nursery debut at Chelmsford (7f, Tapeta) in August; 6lb rise and better company perhaps reasons why she was well below that level back there last month; being back down at this class should help; longer trip could also be a positive; respected.

11/2

4th

11

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Telford

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

midfield early, in rear after 2f

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns foal (145,000gns vendor yearling); sixth foal; half-brother to three winners including an Australian 7.5f Group 2 winner; dam 5f/6f 2yo winner (including Listed), half-sister to 1m2f 2yo Group 1 winner Dubai Mile; already gelded, but still makes appeal on paper.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(1)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hawaii Five O

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

led

5/2

4th

4

(3)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:20 Yarmouth

Hawaii Five O

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Soundly beaten in all three qualifying races this summer (7f-7.3f) but he's bred to be a cut above this grade; cheekpieces fitted and Oisin Murphy enlisted for nursery debut; might be the answer.

5/1

11th

6

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Hawaii Five O

9st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Well held at biggish prices in both his runs, most recently when eighth of ten at Ffos Las (behind Fernando) 15 days ago; has plenty to find here and nurseries will be more suitable.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £9.05
Trifecta £37.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Original Outlaw

POSTDATA:

Defence Missile

Telegraph:

El Madar

RP RATINGS:

Original Outlaw

The Times:

Original Outlaw

The Guardian:

Original Outlaw

Daily Mirror:

Original Outlaw

The Sun:

Original Outlaw

Daily Record:

Original Outlaw

Daily Mail:

Defence Missile

D Express:

Defence Missile

The Star:

Defence Missile