August 17 / 14.40 Newmarket (July)

14.40

Good

Jenningsbet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Jenningsbet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling, 210,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to 7f 2yo-11.5f winner Star From Afarhh (RPR 87); dam Listed-placed 1m-1m4f winner (including 2yo; 101); has to be of interest on debut in view of his purchase price.
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3rd

1

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Defence Minister

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Best efforts at 7f, including on this course; signs of return to form when close seventh of 20 at Glorious Goodwood, having to wait for room; handles good to soft ground; should be thereabouts off the same mark.

10/1

7th

2

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Defence Minister

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Finished a fairly close fourth in this last year (good) when the pick of James Doyle from three Wathnan runners; had been gelded before taking a 7f handicap at Kempton (AW) on his reappearance in the spring but it's been downhill in two subsequent starts; hopes pinned on his second visit to Goodwood sparking a revival.

25/1

20th

16

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Defence Minister

9st 3lb

J: James McDonald

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Record is 3-10; gelded prior to reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW; looked better than ever) and had an excuse (raced in unfavoured group) when never landing a blow in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; could go well, provided this race pans out better.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 43

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unlucky in running when 1l fourth on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and close third of 14 in Glorious Goodwood maiden (6f, good to firm) subsequently; sets a useful standard for the rest to aim at.
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7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Wheels Of Fire

9st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Wheels Of Fire

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Showed career-best form when winning readily at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and is also effective on fast ground but his subsequent efforts this spring were underwhelming; non-runner at Goodwood yesterday.

11/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; Starspangledbanner half-brother to winners Loch Lundie (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 101) and Indivar (6f 2yo; 76); dam 6f 2yo winner (86), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Lyric Of Light; makes debut with trainer among the winners and it will be no surprise if he runs well.
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1st

5

(1)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

12:52 Lingfield (AW)

Winnebago

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

in touch with leaders on inner, switched right after 2f, raced slightly wide but good headway home turn, led over 1f out, soon went clear, pushed out inside final furlong, easily

10/11

2nd

7

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Yarmouth

Winnebago

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

prominent, pressed leader over 3f out, joined leader over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

6/4

2nd

14

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Yarmouth

Winnebago

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

It was a useful Newmarket maiden (6f, good) in which he kept on encouragingly for fourth in August and, with improvement on the cards, he should be in the mix.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 5f-7f maiden, half-sister to several winners notably Reckless Abandon (6f 2yo Group 1); this Blue Point newcomer has Group 1 entries and the betting may be informative.
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10th

8

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Won two of last three at Southwell (7f) since these aids were fitted, a steady late surge taking him to the front close home 14 days ago; acts on Polytrack, too, but plenty needs to go right today from a wide draw.

13/2

1st

3

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Finally off the mark over C&D in a first-time cheekpieces/second-time hood combination last month; didn't look to have any excuses back here when favourite off this mark a fortnight ago but this is weaker if anything.

3/1

6th

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Off the mark at the 18th attempt when getting up late to win over C&D 26 days days; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he can't be discounted off this 2lb higher mark.

11/4

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 65

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on both starts (6f, AW/good to firm) and considerable improvement is needed today, but he's from a fine family and is in top hands, and could take a sizeable step forward at some stage.
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3rd

7

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Brandywine Falls

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Well related, being a brother to the yard's Rockfel (Group 2) winner Daahyeh among others; has started favourite for both nursery starts and will rightly be popular again, with tonight's easy 7f likely to be within range; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Brandywine Falls

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

midfield, waiting for room over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, went fourth towards finish, ran on well

6/1

4th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Ripon

Brandywine Falls

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Yet to threaten across his three starts (all 6f) and improvement is needed on nursery debut, but he's well bred and his top Newmarket trainer has a fine 27% strike-rate here; could take a big step forward.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam French 1m2f winner from top-class family; trainer (who runs two) enjoys plenty of success with 2yos and market support could precede a good performance from this Kingman debutant.
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7th

13

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Panelli

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Sole success came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) for George Boughey last September; makes his stable debut having recently changed hands for 8,500gns; well beaten in one start on soft ground and visor removed after one use; best watched.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Panelli

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Record is only 1-15; however, gained the success the last time he wore headgear (cheekpieces on final start for previous yard); fairly consistent this year; interesting in first-time visor.

11/2

4th

5

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:39 Yarmouth

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Sole win from 14 starts came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in September on his final start for George Boughey; runner-up twice on the AW at the beginning of the year, and he may have needed his first start since February at Epsom (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

Form: 84

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved form on second start when close fourth of seven at Sandown (5f, good) last Thursday; she could continue to progress but improvement is certainly necessary in what looks a warm novice.
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9th

10

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Things

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive maiden who's finished well held in two runs back in 0-50 classified company; would be a surprise winner switching from cheekpieces to a first-time visor.

20/1

6th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Things

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

18-race maiden; fair fifth after a break over this trip at Chelmsford last time on return to AW; more needed, but could get a place.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 170,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and he's one to watch in the betting on this second start; jockey reported he lost his action and took a false step shortly after the start over C&D (good) last Friday, but he was beaten a long way at 14-1 and is perhaps best watched.
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3rd

5

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Blue Anthem

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive in the first half of last year for George Boughey before being sold for 21,000gns in the autumn; has struggled in Ireland this year but was well backed last time and the booking of Billy Loughnane draws the eye with first-time visor added.

7/2

8th

1

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Blue Anthem

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW); five outings for this yard provide little encouragement; however, now in 0-60 company for the first time (has won off 70) and may be competitive.

14/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when beaten a long way on recent debut over C&D (good).
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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 £46.80
Straight Forecast £36.83
Trifecta £166.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wheels Of Fire

NEWMARKET:

Defence Minister

The Times:

Boxtel

Daily Mail:

Panelli

D Express:

Defence Minister

The Sun:

Defence Minister

The Star:

Panelli

Telegraph:

Boxtel

Daily Record:

Boxtel

RP RATINGS:

Wheels Of Fire

TOPSPEED:

Wheels Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Wheels Of Fire

The Guardian:

Wheels Of Fire

Daily Mirror:

Wheels Of Fire