August 14 / 15.00 Salisbury

15.00

Good To Firm

Michael Brunton Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Michael Brunton Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 30

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inexperience got the better of him when Ryan Moore was booked for his Yarmouth debut (6f, good to soft; 9-2) but still headed to Royal Ascot for the Coventry in which he finished mid-division from off the pace; big shout at this lower level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Nascimento

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

made all

2/1

10th

15

(13)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

The booking of Ryan Moore heightened interest at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) and he went off at 9-2, but after showing up well his inexperience got the better of him; can win races for sure but this is unlikely to be one of them.

40/1

3rd

5

(5)

22nd May 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

16:00 Yarmouth

Nascimento

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

100,000euros foal, 135,000euros yearling; brother to 6f 2yo winner King X J; dam placed 7f 2yo/1m2f, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Golden Steps; booking of Ryan Moore (good strike-rate for the stable) is a big plus; interesting.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 53

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling who built on a fair debut when third at Sandown last time (both 5f); mixed messages as to the strength of that form and stall 12 is hardly ideal, but still respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Redorange

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.

13/2

4th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Classy sprinter who built on an eye-catching reappearance when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) 12 days ago; found only one too good in French Listed event last summer and looks a strong contender back in this grade.

5/2

1st

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won at Chester (5f, good) last May and he's run some good races in big fields since including at York four days ago; finished eighth of 21 in that race but he didn't get much luck and that was an eye-catching effort after 235 days off; interesting contender.

7/2

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 51 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fifth at Windsor after blowing the start and was a lot wiser here three weeks ago when making all on good to firm; the second has since won a nursery and this Mill Reef entry might well defy a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

16th

24

(26)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shout

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Versatile as regards ground; perhaps didn't take to visor in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; creditable fourth in major handicap last October when bidding for a C&D double; possibilities back in this scenario, especially as latest effort (third at York) represented a return to form.

14/1

3rd

6

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Shout

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 3yo last season (on various ground), winning a big-field 1m handicap at Ascot in September; reappeared with encouraging run in the Lincoln at Doncaster and he's not written off, but he was somewhat underwhelming in the Spring Cup at Newbury last time when favourite.

11/2

13th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Shout

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Raced too freely in the Lincoln and ended up shaping nicely in a never-nearer ninth; had ended 2025 on a high with a smooth success at Ascot (1m, soft) and a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap (good) over the same C&D; gets on really well with Oisin Murphy and he's back in the saddle today; still unexposed and now looks ready to strike.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; brother to 6f winner Dusk Dame (RPR 69); dam 6f AW winner (76), half-sister to 1m1f/10.6f winner Kampala Beach; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Naanas Sparkle

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Progressive last year and reappeared with a win on stable debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in May; respectable fourth at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) since and this 4yo may yet have more to offer; ran well in 2024 on sole previous encounter with Tapeta.

7/1

4th

2

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Naanas Sparkle

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Lemos De Souza

Reappeared after 208 days off with a win on his stable debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last month; up 4lb but he held off an odds-on rival last time and hit a personal best with that success; should be in the thick of things again and he won't mind what the weather does.

7/2

1st

3

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Naanas Sparkle

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Prominent racer who won at Redcar (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, heavy) last summer, but he was around 5l behind Kinswoman at Haydock (5f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in October on final start for Alice Haynes; watch the betting on debut for new trainer.

14/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000euros yearling, 170,000euros breeze-up buy; ninth foal; half-brother to four winners including Straight Right (6f-1m; Listed; RPR 112), Stone Roses (1m/1m2f; Listed; 101) and Silentium (1m4f); dam French 7.5f 2yo winner; has to be of interest despite the immediate fitting of headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Gallant

10st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected.

10/1

5th

1

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Gallant

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Picked up from Andrew Balding for 60,000gns not long after an AW win (1m) this time last year; not the easiest (can lug left) and will need to settle better after a spell sprinting, over tonight's stiff 7f, but he's capable off this mark if things fall right.

6/1

7th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Gallant

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way.

8/1

Form: 68

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished down the field in novices won by Godolphin's unbeaten Anno Domini, though was beaten a good bit further last time at Sandown (7f); drawn wide here and looks one for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Mighty Ruler

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 20 starts came off this mark at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; turf form not so hot; fell at Lingfield last time; others more persuasive.

25/1

3

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 19 starts came here on the AW over 7f in January and she ran well here over 6f 19 days ago, keeping on into third to do best of those from off the pace; step back up in trip will suit but he's yet to be placed in four starts on turf.

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Maso Bastie (1m 2yo/1m2f; RPR 94), Last Opportunity (6f; 91) and Round Six (7f 2yo; 85); dam placed 6f 2yo (68), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner The Cheka; stable's 2yos going well this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(11)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Gesundheit

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Noel Wilson

Won AW nursery for Ed Walker last October; has struggled in four starts for this stable this year; goes without headgear and hard to fancy.

25/1

9th

1

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Gesundheit

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Noel Wilson

Won a 6f nursery at Kempton off this mark on his final start for Ed Walker; struggled so far for his new stable but the drop into a 0-60, allied to the addition of a tongue-tie, could liven him up.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
88,000gns breeze-up buy; sixth foal; half-brother to German 1m winner Debit Card; dam 5f 2yo/7f AW winner (RPR 67); has been gelded and wears a hood for debut, so watching brief perhaps best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Peter The Wolf

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Warren Greatrex

Only win was a 6f Chepstow maiden last September (6f, soft; 8-15 favourite); well beaten both starts since; bit to prove.

8/1

6th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when landing a Chepstow maiden (6f, soft) in September but that was a golden opportunity and he struggled back in a handicap in his final run last season; drops back in grade on his return but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing.

12/1

14

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Peter The Wolf

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time.

12/1

9th
11 (7)
War Howl

5/1

Form: 03

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out the back on Newbury debut (7f) but typical of one from this yard his second run was better, keeping on for third over 6f at Newmarket behind a Godolphin hotpot; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never threatened from off the pace over C&D recently, trailing in last; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Jumby

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Charles Hills

Handicapped on his debut effort when not beaten far but still last of the seven runners at Salisbury (6f, good to firm); step up in trip and switch to handicaps needs to have a major effect.

11/1

9th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Little Jumby

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Charles Hills

Both runs over 6f at Salisbury; beat nothing home on debut and then only two rivals last time.

100/1

10th

4

(5)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Little Jumby

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Charles Hills

dwelt start and squeezed out start, in touch with leaders

50/1

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished last in 7f novices at Thirsk and Kempton.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Angel Express

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

Has beaten one rival in three starts; first-time tongue-tie is fitted; she steps up in trip on handicap debut and big improvement required.

16/1

11th

12

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Angel Express

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear

100/1

13th

12

(12)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Kempton (AW)

Angel Express

8st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Holds poor claims, having finished last of nine at Thirsk (7f); others are readily preferred.

66/1

Form: 42

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for second at Chepstow (6f) but the winner bolted up by 6l; that form shouldn't be good enough here; makes stable debut having left Ralph Smith (remains in same ownership).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:24 Leicester

The Bear Of Saints

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Two bits of modest form in his five races; last of 11 when 40-1 for last month's handicap debut (6f, soft) seemed to confirm that there are more solid options but, in fairness, it was his first race for 640 days.

16/1

11th

2

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

The Bear Of Saints

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Lightly raced maiden; not disgraced with fifth in 5.6f Bath maiden on his final run for Joe Tickle in September 2024; since gelded and has his fitness to prove on his comeback run for a new yard.

20/1

5th

6

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:02 Bath

The Bear Of Saints

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

towards rear, outpaced from over 3f out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.50
Straight Forecast £45.87
Trifecta £107.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nascimento

NEWMARKET:

Shout

The Star:

War Howl

Telegraph:

Gallant

WEST COUNTRY:

The Bear Of Saints

TOPSPEED:

Redorange

Daily Record:

War Howl

D Express:

Shout

Daily Mirror:

Shout

The Sun:

Shout

RP RATINGS:

Nascimento

POSTDATA:

Nascimento

The Times:

Nascimento

The Guardian:

Nascimento

Daily Mail:

Nascimento