August 09 / 14.20 Musselburgh

14.20

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

Form: 337

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Nottingham in June but gelded since and two starts ago he was third in a hot novice at York (5f, good) on his second start; retains potential and he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Did well for Stuart Williams in the second half of 2025; solid efforts on his first two runs this year before taking his form to new heights with a runaway win at Windsor (6f, good to firm); hit with an 8lb rise for that but it was a good time and there is no suggestion he was flattered; promising apprentice takes off 5lb; one to consider.

6/1

1st

9

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Narrow 6f defeat at Chepstow last August but his next two runs at the trip were a failure and kept to shorter since, winning at Haydock (good to soft) in September; two respectable efforts at 5f this year (no aids latest) don't suggest this mark is ripe for plucking back at 6f, though.

5/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 5f handicap (good to soft; first time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) at Haydock last September off a 6lb lower mark; stayed on for second behind the impressive Lexington Blitz at Goodwood on last month's return; withdrawn at York two weeks ago having got upset in the stalls (9-1 at the time of withdrawal); the more rain the better; no accessories today.

14/1

13/2

Form: 2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 22-1 odds when second of 11 behind 2-5 winner on last month's debut at Yarmouth (5f, good); others have stronger form but it was a promising start to his career and he's open to improvement; not discounted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

La Bellota

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Ryan

Yet to win but his close second in the Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) is arguably the best piece of form on offer here; not at that level when fourth in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago but it was another useful performance; blinkered first time.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Newmarket

La Bellota

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Struggled against his elders in the Abbaye last Sunday; progressive RPRs against his own age group, close second in the Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) most recently; still a maiden but he's a useful one.

14/1

2nd

5

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

La Bellota

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

in rear, headway towards near side from 2f out, went second over 1f out, soon challenging, kept on, just held

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning on debut at Tipperary (5f, soft) in May for Michael O'Callaghan; subsequently acquired by Wathnan Racing and he's a strong contender in a first-time tongue-tie on stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

24

(29)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Evening Saigon

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Missed over a year of his career but returned to action twice since with 6f AW wins, last October and in April; well beaten on heavy in between but fared better at Goodwood (6f, good) in May when going down narrowly to Far Above Dream; has potential but others have more solid form; cheekpieces go on.

22/1

2nd

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Evening Saigon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Low-mileage 4yo who got back on the up when making a winning return in 6f Newcastle handicap 18 days ago; up 3lb but had a bit in hand there and merits serious consideration.

9/4

1st

6

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Saigon

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Unexposed 4yo; created a positive impression when winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in October and his subsequent defeat at Doncaster is easily excused on account of the heavy ground; more to come this year and he's a strong candidate.

11/4

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at 125-1 on debut in the Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in June and showed that was no fluke when second there (5f, good to firm) last month; takes on males today but has leading claims nevertheless.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Perfect Part

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Made a winning debut in the Hilary Needler at Beverley two years ago (5f, good to firm) but hasn't won since; fair second in a Thirsk fillies' handicap two runs ago (1m, good) but well beaten at Royal Ascot last time.

8/1

22th

18

(10)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Perfect Part

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

No win in 16 starts since debut success last June but has run with credit on all four this year, including fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft); second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (1m, good) 17 days ago; each-way shout at likely decent odds.

33/1

2nd

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Perfect Part

10st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.

11/1

Form: 1203 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and placed on two of his three runs since, in a C&D seller and a Chester novice; can give another good account but there's a suspicion his limitations may be exposed today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Musselburgh

Up The Clarets

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Trained by Richard Fahey and Iain Jardine last year, winning on debut (5f, good) but failing to improve; no obvious promise on first run for current stable at Doncaster last month.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:20 Doncaster

Up The Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Trained by Richard Fahey and Iain Jardine last year, winning on debut (5f, good) but failing to improve; gelded after final start; should be effective at 6f; has joined a formidable stable and should add to his tally at some point this season; worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

7th

3

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:20 Doncaster

Up The Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Trained by Richard Fahey and Iain Jardine last year, winning on debut (5f, good) but failing to improve; gelded after final start; should be effective at 6f; has joined a formidable stable and should add to his tally at some point this season; worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £36.39

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Perfect Part

SPOTLIGHT:

Evening Saigon

TOPSPEED:

La Bellota

The Guardian:

La Bellota

POSTDATA:

Perfect Part

The Times:

Perfect Part

Daily Mail:

Perfect Part

Daily Mirror:

Perfect Part

The Star:

Perfect Part

Telegraph:

Evening Saigon

D Express:

Evening Saigon

The Sun:

Evening Saigon

Daily Record:

Evening Saigon