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.
Place /
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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Elyam

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Finished placed in two of his three runs for Richard Hannon in 2024, including when third at Newbury (6f, good to firm; RPR 77); been gelded and changed hands for 14,000gns last July; returns after two years off but he needs a close look for new yard.

100/30

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

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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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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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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10th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-10; runner-up three times for Brian Meehan (1m-1m2f, including AW) but last of nine at Haydock (1m2f) on sole start for Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay; nice pedigree - cost 250,000euros as a yearling - so this trainer could work her magic; monitor only.

28/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

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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6th

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Sam England

Scored over 1m here in June and has continued in good form, although not seen to best effect with fourth of six in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last time; in the picture.

5/1

4th

3

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Yafaarr

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Sam England

Turned things around with a win at Redcar (1m, good) last month and he's held his form with placed efforts in both runs since; hard to rule out another good run but he looks weighted near best off this mark and is untried at this trip.

13/2

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

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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No / Draw
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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