August 02 / 18.53 Newmarket (July)

18.53

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

OUR TIP

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 5.5f-7f winner Earthlight (including dual 6f 2yo Group 1); odds-on for his Yarmouth debut (6f, good) last month and he was always prominent before staying on strongly for a cosy success; that form has been boosted by the third and fourth since and he's a big player again under a penalty; holds Group 1 National Stakes entry.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Champion 2yo last season, having won the Middle Park and Dewhurst (both on soft ground), and he ran well in the 2,000 Guineas on reappearance; rather a disappointing favourite in the 6f Commonwealth Cup, then couldn't quite get the job done in the 7f Prix Jean Prat having held every chance; drops back from Group 1 level with leading claims on best form.

13/8

9

(19)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won two Group 1s at Newmarket last autumn (6f/7f, soft), namely the Middle Park and the Dewhurst; reappeared with excellent third in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good), where he was outstayed by the first two; unraced on fast ground; has the potential to be a top-class sprinter.

6/4

3rd

8

(2)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Shadow Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Charlie Appleby

Good-ground wins on first two runs before close second in Group 2 Gimcrack (6f, good), then enjoyed stellar autumn here with Group 1 wins in the Middle Park (6f, soft) and Dewhurst (7f, soft), becoming Champion Two-Year-Old; had a racecourse gallop here last month; stayed on well in the Dewhurst which provides optimism he'll see out 1m; a tongue-tie goes on; could have a big say, even though William Buick rides stablemate Ruling Court.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros yearling, 550,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f/7f 2yo winner (RPR 94), sister to winners San Andreas (smart 6f-1m including 2yo) and Sistine Madonna (Listed-placed 1m); very interesting newcomer and he needs a close look.
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10th

16

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Realign

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Comfortable win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May but he has come up short in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup since; this looks no easier and he will need to be at the top of his game.

16/1

16th

19

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Realign

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Profile is hit and miss but conditions won't faze him; he looked good at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May and brings relatively low mileage but he was only midfield in the Wokingham and is 1lb higher today, so needs a big personal best.

20/1

8th

25

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.

8/1

40/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green on his Newbury debut (7f, good) last month and he eventually finished in rear and was beaten 13l; should be more streetwise this time but he has stacks to find on this drop in trip.
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7th

10

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

War Howl

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time.

20/1

9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

War Howl

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won twice over 7f this time last year for Mick Appleby and is 8lb lower than when successful at Ascot on the second occasion, but six starts for this yard so far this year leave plenty to be desired; others safer.

12/1

Form: 05

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some ability on his second start when a 200-1 fifth at Yarmouth last month but that was behind Shadow of Light and nurseries will be more suitable after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Just 1-18 on turf and is hard to predict but he finished a fair third over this trip at Brighton (good to firm) last Sunday; could be dangerous if he can back that up but he still has something to prove on slow ground.

13/2

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Dapper Guest

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Won three 7f handicaps last season; generally underperformed in 2026 but his Newmarket fourth in June came off a 4lb higher mark; change of headgear today.

14/1

11th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Guest

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Three wins last year, two on the AW (2-4 on sand); good fourth of ten at Newmarket (7f, good) in June but he's been below his best in two starts since; may do better returned to this surface.

6/1

100/30

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

40/1

Form: 07

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flopped when 5-1 on his Windsor debut (5f, good to firm) last month and was a well-held seventh of nine when upped to 6f at Nottingham 18 days later; one of three runners for the yard here and he needs major improvement.
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6th

10

(4)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries (7f and 1m) last year and they were his only visits to Kempton; 33-1, cheekpieces went on when same again behind The Outlaw at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago, slowly away and passing a load of his rivals in the closing stages under 7lb claimer; now has a tongue-tie as well; 0-9 but capable of finishing thereabouts.

6/1

6th

10

(4)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries (7f and 1m) last year and they were his only visits to Kempton; 33-1, cheekpieces went on when same again behind The Outlaw at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago, slowly away and passing a load of his rivals in the closing stages under 7lb claimer; now has a tongue-tie as well; 0-9 but capable of finishing thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

6

(7)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries at Kempton (7f and 1m, Polytrack) last year; well beaten at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta) latest but has bounced back before and may just be better on Polytrack than Tapeta; cheekpieces go on; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 57

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sales price increased from 36,000gns as a foal to 135,000gns as a yearling; well related but he hasn't lived up to market expectations in his two runs so far and needs a transformation on this step up in trip.
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10th

2

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dutch Finale

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Stuart Williams

Sole success came in June last year for George Boughey when 3lb lower; should be better for first run in nine months when seventh of nine at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month but may need to come down the weights.

12/1

7th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Dutch Finale

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Stuart Williams

Had a couple of wide stalls to deal with over 7f on the AW lately and may yet have more to offer as a sprinter; interesting to see how he goes in the market, back from nine months off, for a yard also responsible for Expert Agent.

16/1

7

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Dutch Finale

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Looked one to follow when producing a dominant display at Lingfield in June (6f, AW; second handicap run); only third behind H Key Lails over C&D next time but ran well for third at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; not seen to best effect on his stable debut last month but he's not fully exposed and could have a bigger run in him; stable form is hard to fault.

6/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to four winners including Tyndrum Gold (1m AW inc 2yo; RPR 98) and Peggy Sioux (5f 2yo; 96); dam 6f AW winner (68), sister to 5f Group 1 winner La Cucaracha; has good target to aim at on debut but he needs checking in market.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Storm Free

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: James Tate

7f specialist; contested strong handicaps on first three starts this year; justified favouritism in less competitive event at Southwell five weeks ago; nudged back up 3lb but should be in the mix again.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Storm Free

10st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb.

10/1

6th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Storm Free

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Tate

Well beaten in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good) last time but prior to that he made an encouraging reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good) and he won in a big field at Leicester (7f, good) last October; unraced on slow ground; this lightly raced 4yo retains potential and has first-time headgear.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 7-1 shot at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and he hung left throughout before finishing a well-held sixth of eight; left Richard Hannon for 17,000gns since; should know more this time but he needs plenty of improvement for new yard.
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13th

14

(2)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cosmic Force

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Maiden not beaten far a few times here earlier in the year, over trips between 6f-1m; likely to find a few too strong but minor place claims.

16/1

7th

9

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Cosmic Force

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Placed in 7f handicap here last month; ratings don't matter much in claimers, but couldn't entertain 41-rated 4yo all the same.

20/1

5th

8

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cosmic Force

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Maiden after 15 starts; placed only twice, including on latest when never-nearer third of 12 here (7f) 13 days ago; each-way player if he sees out the extra furlong from unchanged mark.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 5f/6f AW (RPR 64), half-sister to winners Duke Of Firenze (smart and prolific 5f-6f including 2yo), Duke Cosimo (6f) and Mulk (1m2f), out of Coronation Stakes/Fillies' Mile winner Nannina; this looks a tough starting point and is best watched.
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10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Kameko Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Placed in three consecutive AW handicaps (5f) at start of this year but she was well held at Southwell 11 days ago and that took her record to 0-11; has something to prove again and her turf form lags well behind her best AW efforts; blinkers added.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.60
Straight Forecast £3.07
Trifecta £59.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shadow Of Light

Telegraph:

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TOPSPEED:

Elyam

Daily Mail:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

Elyam

RP RATINGS:

Shadow Of Light

POSTDATA:

Shadow Of Light

The Times:

Shadow Of Light

The Guardian:

Shadow Of Light

D Express:

Shadow Of Light

Daily Mirror:

Shadow Of Light

The Sun:

Shadow Of Light