July 20 / 16.10 Newbury

16.10

Good To Soft

Take A Lucky Dip At BetVictor EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Take A Lucky Dip At BetVictor EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on again when around 2l fourth of nine on debut over C&D (good to firm; 16-1) two weeks ago; again wears a tongue-strap today; should have learned from that first outing and improvement can be expected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 win last season didn't help his handicap mark and this season is turning into a struggle, with this headgear combination tried last time at Chester.

33/1

5th

7

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

The Waco Kid

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 7f 2yo Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket last September; well handicapped on that form but he's found it difficult to get competitive this season, most recently well beaten at 40-1 in 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

15th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Useful last term, the highlight a Group 3 win at Newmarket (7f, soft); has much weaker claims on 2025 form and still needs to prove he's trained on; admittedly may derive some benefit from the switch to a handicap.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Invincible Spirit; dam 5f-7f 2yo winner (including Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes; RPR 112), half-sister to useful winners Victory Dance (7f including 2yo/Listed) and Skellet (7f 2yo); bred to be well above average and worth monitoring in the market on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Boxtel

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

7/1

2nd

3

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newbury

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

5/4

2nd

2

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; 10-1 when promising second on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and the convincing winner has since run well in a Group 2; open to improvement and one to consider.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Kingman; dam 6f/7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102), half-sister to Group-placed 5f-7.4f winner Motafaawit, out of 6f 2yo winner from family of 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora; another well-bred colt; stable sent out the winners of this race in 2021 and 2022.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Elyam

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, no extra when lost second inside final 110yds

7/1

5th

5

(9)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:53 Newmarket (July)

Elyam

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Richard Hannon

By Kingman out of 6f/7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102); 9-1 for his Newbury debut (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago but he travelled well for a long way before fading into a 2l third of 11; that was a promising start and he's strongly respected.

100/30

3rd

4

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newbury

Elyam

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

By Kingman; dam 6f/7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102), half-sister to Group-placed 5f-7.4f winner Motafaawit, out of 6f 2yo winner from family of 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora; another well-bred colt; stable sent out the winners of this race in 2021 and 2022.

8/1

Form: 93

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise at Sandown (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good), some improvement when third of nine on second occasion; this intermediate trip could be ideal, and with an experience edge over most of his rivals he's unlikely to be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(4)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Haydock

Maximus Alexios

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Hannon

Four-race maiden who ran another fair race when fourth of six on last month's nursery debut here (6f, good); he's a brother to 7f Listed winner Olivia Maralda and this step back up in trip could be a positive move.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Maximus Alexios

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

Failed to get home over 7f on debut; made the frame in sprint contests at Goodwood (good) and Newbury (good to firm) since, showing fair form; may improve in nurseries and can't be ruled out.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newbury

Maximus Alexios

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has shown promise at Sandown (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good), some improvement when third of nine on second occasion; this intermediate trip could be ideal, and with an experience edge over most of his rivals he's unlikely to be far away.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Frankel; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 98), half-sister to winners Juliet Foxtrot (7f-10.5f 2yo/US 8.5f Grade 1) and Juliet Sierra (6f 2yo Group 3); has a fine pedigree and represents a top stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Ascot

Brave Mission

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All five turf starts on good to firm; gelded since a rather disappointing effort last time; good second in useful C&D handicap on seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture.

11/2

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Brave Mission

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Only midfield in the Britannia upped to 1m last time; progressive form otherwise, very good second at Ascot (good to firm; handicap debut) in most recent 7f attempt; remains of interest.

11/4

13th

28

(20)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Brave Mission

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Frankel colt and dam's siblings include Grade 1 and Group 3 winners; progressed in novices and the manner in which he kept on for second on his handicap debut here over 7f (good to firm) suggests he'll devour today's extra distance; going the right way and seemingly held in high regard having been towards the top of the market in all his races; firmly enters calculations.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
145,000gns foal; by Kodiac; dam well held 7f/1m (RPR 53), out of 1m Group 3 winning half-sister to 10.5f Group 1 winner Casual Conquest; worth a look in the market on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Invader

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alice Haynes

Contrasting performances this term, winning maiden at Beverley (7.5f, good) then last of nine in handicap; hard to recommend on latter effort but his earlier promise is not forgotten.

12/1

9th

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Rogue Invader

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alice Haynes

Built upon last summer's promise (including on fast ground) when winning at 11-10 on reappearance in Beverley maiden (7.4f, good) in May; that form has been franked by the runner-up and this 145,000gns foal is open to further improvement; possible player on handicap debut.

7/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000euros yearling; by Pinatubo; dam French 1m1f winner, half-sister to winners Vadamos (1m Group 1), Volfango (1m Listed) and Valloria (1m Listed); bred to be smart and was a big-money purchase as a yearling; yard won this race in 2017.
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9th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Dragonflame

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Nine-race maiden who ended last term with two poor shows, with blinkers given a go on final outing; subsequently left Brian Meehan for 15,000gns in October; has a piece of 1m2f form, but below form on his only start on softer than good and non-runner for old yard when the ground was testing.

20/1

3

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

0-8 and didn't run very well at Bath (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago, but placed in his first four handicaps including in both starts over C&D; shortlisted back here with blinkers given a go.

8/1

5

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:22 Bath

Dragonflame

9st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Brian Meehan

No wins in seven but consistent in handicaps and finished his race out well for second at Kempton (1m); return to 1m2f is worth exploring.

7/2

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£72,000 yearling by Kodiac; dam 5f AW winner (RPR 89), half-sister to winners Good Vibes (5f 2yo including Group 3), Yakushima (Japanese 6f 2yo/7f Listed) and Kohinoor (6f 2yo); bred to be speedy and his stable has won this race twice in recent years; interesting newcomer.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Panenka

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, short of room soon after start

13/2

7th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

switched left soon after start

11/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

From a speedy family and he showed ability when 5l eighth of 11 on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 12-1); open to improvement but others have more substance to their claims.

12/1

Form: 96

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No major encouragement in two runs to date, pulling hard at Beverley on latest; needs the first-time hood to have a positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(2)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

New Bombay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

slowly into stride, raced in last, switched to near side over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, stayed on

4/1

6th

2

(2)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Sandown

New Bombay

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

4l winner on nursery debut over Chester's 7f but couldn't carry a penalty on the AW (8.6f) and was only fourth to Corriamo here last time; the winner might be the one open to most improvement over this far.

4/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

New Bombay

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

ducked left start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner, outpaced from 2f out, rallied and went fourth inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

5/1

10th
12 (12)
Yafaarr

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros foal, 280,000gns yearling; Blue Point half-brother to winners Msayyan (1m 2yo; RPR 85), Gordonstoun (7f/1m including 2yo; 83) and Mysterious Maestro (1m AW; 62); dam unplaced at 6f as 2yo (56), half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Aljamaaheer; yard's 2yos going well (20% on turf this year); one more newcomer to consider.
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2nd

7

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and backed it up with a solid third of eight at Doncaster (1m) 16 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

3/1

3rd

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Yafaarr

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Sent off favourite and returned to form with a win at Redcar (1m, good) a fortnight ago; he did it a shade readily and can give another good account off this 6lb higher mark if backing up that latest performance.

6/1

1st

7

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Still has a stronger record on AW than on turf and is 0-8 in this sphere; however, gained sole win off current mark and has made the frame in both Redcar attempts; could go well.

14/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Blue Point; dam 6f/7f winner (including Group 3; RPR 106), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Dancing Star, is granddaughter of Nunthorpe winner Lochangel; from a family that has served his owner extremely well; stable 2-10 with juveniles in 2024; has to be respected.
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9th

3

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Quick Point

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders

13/2

8

(9)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Quick Point

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Has two duck eggs next to his name, both recorded on turf; change of surface needs to have major effect.

50/1

11th

11

(1)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Quick Point

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

By Blue Point and out of a 6f/7f Group-race winner; however, proved weak in the market at Newbury and finished last (6f, good to firm; 28-1).

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.10
Straight Forecast £34.85
Trifecta £290.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Waco Kid

NEWMARKET:

Boxtel

Daily Mail:

Yafaarr

SPOTLIGHT:

Brave Mission

The Sun:

Maximus Alexios

POSTDATA:

Panenka

The Times:

Boxtel

TOPSPEED:

The Waco Kid

Telegraph:

The Waco Kid

The Guardian:

The Waco Kid

D Express:

The Waco Kid

Daily Mirror:

The Waco Kid

The Star:

The Waco Kid

Daily Record:

Yafaarr