August 03 / 14.45 Thirsk

14.45

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.85
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful and made an excellent start when a close third over 7f here (good to soft; 18-1) 17 days ago, keeping on well behind two previous winners; that gives him decent claims on form and he's likely to improve; looks the one to beat.
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3rd

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Barefoot Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders on far side of group, pressed leader from 2f out, edged right 1f out, no extra final 110yds

13/8

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Barefoot Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Thirsk (1m, good) last August on second start and followed up in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in September; this unexposed 4yo has potential off his opening mark and he's firmly in calculations.

13/8

1st

1

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Barefoot Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Confirmed the promise of his Thirsk debut in July (7f, good to soft) by winning a 1m novice back there last month; improvement required to defy a penalty but it's not out of the question.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 522

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three runs, first one since leaving the Gosdens when 3l second of nine to a promising sort at Newmarket (1m, good) two weeks ago; looks sure to be involved in the shake-up.
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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

100/1

  • Place: £22.20

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished well behind Barefoot Warrior when both were making their debuts here last month; 100-1 that day and looks more of a long-term prospect.
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11th

6

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Degale

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 5yo who went close on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last August and, after three lesser runs on AW, was back on song when 1l third at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 11 days ago; this front-runner can make another bold bid and could be bang there once more.

6/1

3rd

8

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Degale

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Ripon novice in final 2yo run and he started last season with a close call in a Haydock handicap (1m, good to firm); looks interesting on that form but he's had only three runs since and has been well held in all of them; still lightly raced but he needs to turn things around back on turf.

20/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Degale

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 5yo who has progressive turf form; hasn't translated that to AW in two attempts but still early days and it's possible he needed last month's reappearance after wind surgery.

25/1

Form: 42-4 BF

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on all three AW starts last winter, again a beaten favourite when fourth of ten at Southwell (7f) on latest; has since been gelded; in good hands and may still have untapped potential after a break.
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4th

10

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Regimental Code

9st 4lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

midfield

7/1

4th

5

(12)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

11:32 Southwell (AW)

Regimental Code

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

in touch with leaders

5/2

2nd

18

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

11:42 Southwell (AW)

Regimental Code

9st 4lb

T: Roger Varian

led, increased tempo and 2 lengths ahead 3f out, hung left but went clear over 1f out, no extra and headed final strides, just failed

6/5

Form: 1

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked better the further he went when making winning start in 7f novice at Salisbury (good; 22-1) three weeks ago; has to concede weight all round here, but today's extra yardage should be in his favour and he's certainly open to improvement.
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9

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Distinct Spirit

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made a belated winning debut at Salisbury (7f, good; 22-1) in July last year, but didn't back it up at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks later; has been off another 413 days since and the market may indicate what is expected on handicap debut.

14/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Distinct Spirit

10st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

dwelt start, soon recovered and prominent, lost third 3f out

7/1

1st

1

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:45 Salisbury

Distinct Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Bowland Park (7f-1m2f; RPR 93) and Twenty Years On (1m4f; 70); dam 6f 2yo winner (including Group 3; 104), half-sister to useful 5f winner Blue Aegean; market may guide on debut.

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability when 9l fourth of eight at Redcar (7f, good; 18-1) two weeks ago, left behind from over 1f out; should do better but may be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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2nd

2

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:40 Musselburgh

Bletchley Pride

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:02 Redcar

Bletchley Pride

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced in last, went fourth and in touch with leaders after 2f, headway and prominent 2f out

7/1

6th

5

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Bletchley Pride

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

16/1

Form: 73

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still green when a never-nearer 10l third of eight over C&D (good to soft; 50-1) last month; further progress likely but necessary.
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9th

14

(7)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Appeal To Glory

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

raced wide, midfield, cajoled along over 3f out

15/2

12

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Appeal To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Thrice-raced gelding; best effort when third at Thirsk (1m) behind useful rivals who have won good handicaps since; opening mark looks very workable on that bare form; interesting.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Appeal To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, raced in last

16/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000gns yearling; Ulysses half-brother to winners Good Old Boy Lukey (5f-1m including 7f 2yo Group 2; RPR 104), Oakley Girl (8.6f-1m2f AW; 102) and Oscillates (16.4f AW; 71); stablemate of Bletchley Pride; probably best watched on debut unless attracting support.
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11th

10

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Thats My Boy Luke

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

8.4f second or third last spring on his three outings at this track, twice from the front; two 1m wins at Ripon last summer, showing form which has not been recaptured this season but he has a competitive mark.

25/1

7th

7

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Did pretty well to finish fourth on recent seasonal debut at Thirsk (1m, good to firm), given he raced too freely, and he's now back on same mark as when pipping Travis at Ripon (1m, good) last summer.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins last summer, both over 1m at Ripon (good and good to firm); ended that campaign with two lesser efforts; betting useful back from six months off with his trainer running three.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; showed something to build on on Flat debut when 9l fourth of 12 in Pontefract novice (1m, good to firm; 14-1), but he'll need a fair bit more to make an impact here.
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3rd

10

(2)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

10st 10lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; first switched to Flat in late July, racing over 1m initially before his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 14 days ago; duly raised his game when stepped up to 2m here yesterday, making most and beating all except the easy winner; big player if he's in the same form today.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:41 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; has had only five races on the Flat, with 1m looking inadequate on first four occasions and 1m2f the same with his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 13 days ago; dropped 2lb and it's not hard to think that he will be a lot more potent this time with the much longer trip.

8/1

6th

17

(17)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Hartur DOudairies

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; only had four races on the Flat and a 1m has looked inadequate; however, even 1m2f might not be far enough for him.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW; 40-1); stacks of improvement needed.
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10th

6

(1)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Dangerous Pursuit

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

100/1

6th

4

(2)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dangerous Pursuit

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Tenth foal; brother to 5f 2yo winner Soapy Aitken (RPR 96), half-brother to five winners including Littlemissblakeney (5f-7f including 2yo/AW; 95), Soapy's Sister (5f/6f; 80) and Littlevix (7f; 71); dam 5f winner (92); gelded ahead of debut and probably best watched.

25/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 358 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
360,000euros yearling; made the running when third of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good; 8-1) last summer on only start for Richard Hannon, and that form has worked out quite well; remains a colt of some potential, although he now reappears in a hood for a different stable.
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10

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Monsieur Fudge

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Got off the mark in a Catterick novice for George Scott and a solid third in a Goodwood handicap final start for him; races off the same mark today for a new yard; is ground-versatile and the market should help.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Monsieur Fudge

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

Lightly raced 4yo; gelded and wearing first-time blinkers, back with a bang to make all in a novice at Catterick in April; faded to a 19l defeat in Chester handicap (again 7f on good; unraced on softer) four weeks later, however, so others look more solid options.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £2.63
Trifecta £309.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barefoot Warrior

POSTDATA:

King's Coronation

The Sun:

Distinct Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Barefoot Warrior

The Times:

Barefoot Warrior

Telegraph:

Barefoot Warrior

The Guardian:

Barefoot Warrior

Daily Mail:

Barefoot Warrior

The Star:

Barefoot Warrior

D Express:

King's Coronation

Daily Mirror:

King's Coronation

Daily Record:

King's Coronation