July 19 / 18.25 Newmarket (July)

18.25

Good To Soft

Aston Martin Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Aston Martin Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1/3 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree and his second of 14 when 9-2 in C&D novice (good to firm) four weeks ago was a very bright start, leading over 1f out but cut down late on; has fine chance to go one better.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 52 BF

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of ability when tongue tied for two appearances at Wolverhampton (AW) in the spring, close second of 13 over 9.4f on second occasion; left the Gosdens for 23,000gns in early May and had wind surgery a week later; big place chance on form.
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4th

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Kings Coronation

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close on his second outing for the Gosdens at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in April (winner followed up next time) and, after having undergone wind surgery, has filled the same position in both starts on turf for this yard (1m, good); the form of those last two races has also since been boosted and he is much respected back on AW.

5/2

2nd

8

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Kings Coronation

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

2nd

6

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Kings Coronation

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

ducked right start, took keen hold, midfield

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$65,000 yearling by Hard Spun; first foal; dam US 6f/6.5f dirt winner, half-sister to a US 6f 2yo stakes winner and out of a US 1m stakes winner; needs to be good to win this on debut.
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7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns yearling and 1,000gns 4yo (March); 25-1 for maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) ten days ago and although fifth of 13 showed ability, he's up against it once more today.
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11th

6

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Global Resolve

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Enters calculations on such as last October's C&D fifth off 10lb higher, and hopes lie in part with the return to 1m after failing to last under forcing tactics on many starts since; headgear comes off.

8/1

11th

6

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Global Resolve

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Enters calculations on such as last October's C&D fifth off 10lb higher, and hopes lie in part with the return to 1m after failing to last under forcing tactics on many starts since; headgear comes off.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Global Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Best effort came over this C&D but he's a regressive maiden who was well beaten on hurdle debut last time; enough to prove back on the Flat.

14/1

Form: 04

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 and 66-1 when showing low-level form in novice events at Newbury and Windsor (again 1m on good to firm) 16 days ago later; looks bred for middle distances.
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12th

13

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Amongst The Stars

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Lightly raced filly; has improved since upped in trip and she didn't appear to lose through lack of stamina over the extended 1m5f on Chelmsford AW last time; new trip back on turf but it looks worth a go.

11/2

2nd

4

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Amongst The Stars

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Improved upon her first three runs (all 1m) when 3l fourth of seven on this month's handicap debut at Yarmouth (11.4f); the way she rallied suggests she'll be suited by today's longer trip and she's one to consider.

3/1

4th

3

(5)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Amongst The Stars

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

pressed leader

7/2

33/1

Form: 35

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when last of three behind a 1-14 shot on debut at Nottingham (1m, soft) in April; fifth of nine when 28-1 at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in May confirms that he has major work to do.
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12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

7th
9 (3)
Zenzic

50/1

Form: 40

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form this spring at Doncaster (7f, soft) and Newbury (7f, good); has since had wind and gelding operations; probably one for later on.
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15

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Zenzic

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: T J Kent

Improved when winning in clearcut style from off the pace on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in August; perhaps his run under a penalty one week later came too soon, as he disappointed; he's a lightly raced 3yo and the style of his win makes this new trip look interesting.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Zenzic

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: T J Kent

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear throughout

5/1

1st

6

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Zenzic

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: T J Kent

Some promise when fourth of 11 on his Doncaster debut (7f, soft) in May, but twice held since (gelded/wind surgery before latest start); open to progress now handicapping, though, and worth a second look.

20/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Charm Spirit; first foal of a tough 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 89), out of 7f/1m winner; probably has stiff debut task.
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7th

5

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Forglen

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Stone

Won over C&D in January; runner-up at Southwell (1m6f) next time and has won over 1m6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell on his two starts since; his wins have been narrow ones, meaning he is climbing the weights only slowly, and there can be optimism this progressive 5yo has more left in the tank.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Forglen

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Stone

In fine form lately with wins at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) and from a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta); finished runner-up over this C&D in between and although up 3lb, is likely to be bang there once again.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, dropped right out from final turn when remote in a bumper at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in March.
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2

(8)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

My Mate Charlie

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Martin Dunne

Failed to beat a rival in bumper and Flat event (1m) last year for Julia Feilden; now wears tongue-tie; no form clams.

100/1

2

(8)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

My Mate Charlie

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Martin Dunne

Failed to beat a rival in bumper and Flat event (1m) last year for Julia Feilden; now wears tongue-tie; no form clams.

100/1

9th

2

(8)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newmarket (July)

My Mate Charlie

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Julia Feilden

dwelt start, in rear, headway and in touch with leaders halfway, lost ground quickly from over 2f out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.10
Straight Forecast £1.97
Trifecta £5.30

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