August 31 / 14.10 Chester

14.10

Good

British Stallions Stud EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £20384
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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British Stallions Stud EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-1, travelled well when 2l third on debut at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago; this half-brother to Group 1 Commonwealth Cup winner Inisherin is open to considerable improvement and the drop back in trip may be the right move for the time being; very interesting contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

King Of Cities

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

Formerly trained by Richard Hannon but remained with same owner; produced his best performance in most recent domestic start, namely a narrow success in Group 3 at last year's Ebor festival at York (1m1f, good to firm); may have more to offer this term; respected.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

King Of Cities

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

3yo who was a close Listed second on his reappearance (1m1f, good to soft) then wasn't beaten far in mid-division in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (10.5f, good to soft); things haven't panned out ideally when third in 1m Listed/Group 3 races the last twice (including on good to firm) and this extra furlong could be in his favour; not ruled out.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 6l when fourth of six on debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) this month but he ran well for a long way and is likely to improve for the run; stable does well here and this 160,000gns 2yo is not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 1

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-2, kept on well to make winning debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) this month; this half-brother to multiple Group/Grade 1 winner Romantic Warrior could have lots more to offer, especially now up in trip, and he may well maintain his unbeaten record.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

End Of Romance

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Created a positive impression when winning at Pontefract on debut in August (6f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level when trying to concede weight to two useful sorts at Chester later that month; sets the standard and there should be more in the tank; AW debut.

2/1

3rd

1

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

End Of Romance

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

prominent, led after 1f

5/2

1st

1

(8)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Pontefract

End Of Romance

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Romantic Warrior (6f-1m2f including multiple Group/Grade 1s), Melodic Charm (6f AW including 2yo; 93) and Pennywhistle (7f 2yo; 93); this Showcasing gelding is with a top trainer (also runs Hamilton third Our Mighty Mo) and could play a leading role on debut.

3/1

5/2

Form: 31

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recovered from slow start to finish third on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and built on that promise to win Haydock maiden (6f, good) four weeks ago; there's plenty of substance to that latest form and his powerful finish provides optimism today's trip will be fine; leading claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Leonardo Dax

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Patrick Owens

led early, headed and raced in second after 1f

5/2

1st

7

(4)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Leonardo Dax

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Owens

£65,000 breeze-up buy who recovered from slow start to finish third of 11 at 20-1 on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; could be sharper for that experience and he's not ruled out on this second start.

7/1

3rd

7

(12)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:45 Windsor

Leonardo Dax

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Owens

18,000euros yearling, £65,000 2yo; by Ten Sovereigns; closely related to 5.7f turf/6f AW winner Apache Star, half-brother to 5f-7f winner Anann (including Bahrain); check the betting.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,000gns foal, 55,000euros yearling; third foal; dam placed 6f-1m2f (RPR 85), sister to 1m4f Listed winner Curly; trainer is enjoying a productive season with his 2yos but this Due Diligence colt is in a tough race on his debut and may be best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Due To Dance

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

7/1

18th

18

(2)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Due To Dance

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hugo Palmer

keen to post, raced far side

20/1

5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Due To Dance

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hugo Palmer

held up in rear

10/1

Non-runners

Jr Climbs

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £22.27
Trifecta £64.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Cities

RP RATINGS:

Leonardo Dax

TOPSPEED:

King Of Cities

POSTDATA:

King Of Cities

The Times:

King Of Cities

Telegraph:

King Of Cities

The Guardian:

King Of Cities

Daily Mail:

King Of Cities

Daily Mirror:

King Of Cities

NEWMARKET:

Leonardo Dax

D Express:

Leonardo Dax

The Sun:

Leonardo Dax

The Star:

Leonardo Dax

Daily Record:

Leonardo Dax