August 23 / 14.10 Newmarket (July)

14.10

Good

Jenningsbet British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Jenningsbet British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only ninth of 13 at Kempton (7f AW; 25-1) but this well-bred Kingman colt should be all the wiser this time.
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4th

7

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

The Lost King

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive over 7f-8.6f on AW this year, on last two starts winning the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton and close third at the AW Championships at Newcastle; turf mark has been raised in tandem, which leaves him with marked improvement to find in this sphere, but he needs a second look.

7/1

3rd

8

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

The form of his Kempton win (7f) in January could hardly have worked out better and he raised his game again to win the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; still not fully exposed and he is a leading contender up 5lb.

9/2

1st

6

(11)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who returned from a 202-day break (gelded during the absence) to win a 7f handicap at Kempton in January, finishing off strongly (form worked out extremely well); only second over 1m last time but the tactical nature of that race may not have suited; still looks on a dangerous mark and he's one of two strong contenders for Andrew Balding.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500,000gns yearling and a half-brother to star sprinter Battaash; it wasn't a strong maiden by Ascot standards (6f, good to firm) in which he was beaten nearly 4l a month ago, having failed to pick up when asked; however, he did go off a warm favourite and he's in the Dewhurst, so probably capable of better now up a furlong in distance.
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10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,500,000gns purchase who hasn't exactly lived up to expectations, being 0-4; however, gelded prior to running well in handicap here (7f) the final time; now goes in cheekpieces; may have a race of this nature in him.

4/1

10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,500,000gns purchase who hasn't exactly lived up to expectations, being 0-4; however, gelded prior to running well in handicap here (7f) the final time; now goes in cheekpieces; may have a race of this nature in him.

4/1

2nd

1

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has made the frame on all three starts (6f/7f, good to firm/good); improvement needed on nursery debut but he's been gelded since last time which could unlock the potential in his pedigree (cost 1,500,000gns); respected.

7/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns yearling now gelded; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Great Page (5f-7f; Group 3; RPR 103), Kidwah (6f; 93) and Lulworth Cove (6f; 87); dam 7f AW winner (77); trainer's newcomers usually improve on their debut efforts but he did take this last year with a newcomer, albeit a high-class one in Jayarebe.
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9th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Some fair turf form for Brian Meehan, but despite plummeting in the weights has shown little in three AW starts for this yard, failing to beat a rival over 7f here in January; cheekpieces given a go, but some way down the stable's pecking order.

16/1

5th

1

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Yet to fire for his new yard but he met some traffic issues when last of eight in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; he was a fair 7f winner at his best for Brian Meehan so possibilities on his first go on Polytrack.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Ascot novice winner for Brian Meehan but became hard to predict for that yard and sold on for 30,000gns; made a quiet debut for this trainer at Wolverhampton a month ago when a market drifter.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced prominently but dropped away to be beaten 5l at Sandown (7f, good to firm; 20-1) three weeks ago; market weakness was another feature in that debut; entitled to show more second time out.
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8th

2

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:15 York

Valiant Knight

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

Steadily getting better and he went down only narrowly in eight-runner novice at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; has plenty of speed in his pedigree but shapes as if he'll stay this longer distance; open to further improvement and commands major respect on handicap debut.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Valiant Knight

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

Creditable efforts when fifth in a 7f Sandown novice (good to firm) and fourth in Newmarket novice (7f, good); needs to improve to win this.

6/1

4th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Valiant Knight

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Raced prominently but dropped away to be beaten 5l at Sandown (7f, good to firm; 20-1) three weeks ago; market weakness was another feature in that debut; entitled to show more second time out.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded son of New Bay who cost 70,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of a German Listed-placed 1m winner (RPR 105); best to heed the market signals.
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8th

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Half Moon Bay

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Promising fifth on seven on debut in warm Newmarket novice (7f, good) in August; lesser effort at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) subsequently but he retains potential; not discounted.

6/1

5th

7

(2)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Salisbury

Half Moon Bay

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

20-1 when fifth of seven on his Newmarket debut (7f, good) three weeks ago (third has won since); gave the impression he would benefit both from that initial experience and this extra furlong; one for the shortlist.

7/1

5th

2

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Half Moon Bay

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Gelded son of New Bay who cost 70,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of a German Listed-placed 1m winner (RPR 105); best to heed the market signals.

6/1

Form: 43

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; both runs over 7f at Doncaster, stepping up on his debut effort to be third a month ago behind respected opposition (winner ran well in a good maiden first time out); did hang late on last time but that was perhaps inexperience.
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3rd

7

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last summer and he posted three solid efforts on AW during the winter; returns for new trainer after three months off but he's effective on turf and seems versatile ground-wise in this sphere; dangerous in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stenmark

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Denis Quinn

Scored at Southwell on debut for current yard and placed on two occasions since; behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to first-time blinkers.

10/1

5th

8

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stenmark

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Denis Quinn

Record is only 1-10 but this return from a 67-day break may be the time to catch him (gained the win when fresh); ran creditably at Kempton (7f) last time.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Protest Rally (5f/6f; RPR 73), Sandhoe (6f; 71) and Deise Delight (US 6f/1m); dam 1m winner (88); more than likely best watched on debut.
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7th

3

(9)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Regal Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last March on his second start but has beaten only one rival in three handicaps since; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation at this new trip; cheekpieces added.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £12.77
Trifecta £131.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Valiant Knight

SPOTLIGHT:

Stenmark

Daily Mirror:

Al Misbar

The Times:

The Lost King

Telegraph:

Law Of Design

The Sun:

Al Misbar

The Guardian:

Valiant Knight

Daily Mail:

Valiant Knight

D Express:

Valiant Knight

The Star:

Valiant Knight

POSTDATA:

Stenmark

NEWMARKET:

Stenmark

Daily Record:

Stenmark