September 08 / 13.40 York

13.40

Good

British European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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British European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in June and front-running second of ten in novice there (7f, good) in early July; has three Group 2 entries; late foal who can improve again and is one of the top two on form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Windlord

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Pacemaker for Field Of Gold in two Group 1 races this season; took advantage of drop back in class for Listed event at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last time, prevailing narrowly in a sustained battle with the runner-up who made the running; still unexposed beyond 1m and may rate higher still.

7/1

6

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Windlord

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive last term and ran creditably when favourite for the Classic Trial over C&D on reappearance; comfortably held in Group 1 races won by Field Of Gold since; faces a much easier task back down sharply in class and taking on his elders; respected.

9/4

7

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Windlord

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Two minor honours in Group races, including second at Sandown (1m2f) on seasonal debut; however, dropped away in the closing stages of the Irish 2,000 Guineas and ended up behind three of today's rivals; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained; needs major improvement.

66/1

4/5

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns breeze-up 2yo; second last month in a novice at Leicester and also when running on well in the valuable Convivial Maiden here (again 7f on good to firm) 12 days later; Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; non-runner at Ascot yesterday; sets a high standard.
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11th

8

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Shah

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in 2024 on first three 2yo starts (7f/1m, good to firm/good to soft) before easily making all in 7f AW novice; off since, with gelding/wind ops in the meantime; it's a hefty absence to defy but he has potential off his opening mark if retaining his ability; the betting will be interesting.

8/1

1st

6

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Shah

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in all three starts, showing strong form when second in the Convivial maiden at York's Ebor meeting (7f, good to firm) on second occasion; beaten at odds-on back at York last month (1m, good to soft) but the winner has franked the form and underfoot conditions may not have been ideal; strong claims back at 7f; AW debut.

11/10

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 54

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; showed ability in mid-division at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) and Thirsk (7f, good) but more will be needed to win this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Springbok

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

15-race maiden who has been performing respectably in 1m handicaps this winter without strongly suggesting his turn is near; today's longer trip needs to help him pull out a bit more.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Springbok

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time, but shaped as if he's still in reasonably good form; however, still needs to show he has what it takes to win (record is 0-14).

9/1

5th

5

(12)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Springbok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and was an eyecatching third behind Trais Fluors over C&D four weeks ago; that was only his fourth run on AW and has possibilities if he can back that up.

15/2

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, slowly away and failed to get competitive when tenth of 17 in valuable maiden here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, with Shah in second; should improve but others have accomplished far more.
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8th

1

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Lever Up

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; creditable third to a pair of subsequent winners at Carlisle last time (1m1f, good); conditions suit; should go well.

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Lever Up

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it 0-11 when sixth of 12 on last month's reappearance at Wetherby but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for it; his reduced mark appeals on last season's best form and he's not ruled out.

11/2

6th

12

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Lever Up

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; bits of form last summer that bring him into the reckoning and he kicks off his 4yo campaign with a tongue tie fitted; betting useful back from 236 days off.

10/1

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, made a promising move from towards the rear when third of nine in novice at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago; had plenty to learn and looks a good prospect, but whether he will be ready to win this remains to be seen.
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6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Off Spin

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-17 but he arrives in good form, placed for third consecutive start when runner-up in 1m2f Ayr handicap (Shifter third) two weeks ago; 1lb worse off with that rival here but he can go very well again.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-16 but he arrives in good form, not seen to ideal effect when a running-on third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix from the same mark.

9/2

3rd

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Posted sound effort when third of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago and competes off the same mark here but he's 0-15 now and not yet proven on ground slower than good.

5/1

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000euros breeze-up 2yo; late foal; 50-1 but passed five rivals in the final 1f when third of ten in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; the step up in trip could be a positive so she has place claims.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Two wins from 29 starts, with the most recent success coming in April over this C&D; had cheekpieces back on (retained) when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago and holds good claims off the same mark.

15/8

2nd

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Harswell Ruby

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Blew the start at Carlisle 13 days ago, so possible to forgive that, and is just 1lb higher than when winning at Thirsk (1m, good) in April; this stiff mile should suit her well and one of the more interesting ones.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Harswell Ruby

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Doubled her tally when winning at Thirsk (1m) in April; has continued to run with credit and it was a very solid fourth of 16 at York (1m1f, also good) 11 days ago; firmly in the picture again.

8/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
165,000gns yearling; 12-1, slowly away and always behind when last of eight in maiden at Sandown (1m, good) one month ago, so looks a longer-term project despite his Group 2 Royal Lodge entry.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Betelgeuse

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: S Woods

One win from 14 races; three seconds from five starts this year, beaten a head at Newmarket (2m, good to firm; made most) 18 days ago in first-time cheekpieces; they are now replaced by blinkers; last time he raced over shorter than 1m6f was in June 2025 but this isn't a strong race; good chance.

5/4

2nd

4

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Betelgeuse

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: S Woods

Ran away with a Southwell handicap (1m6f, AW) last October; second twice there (2m/1m6f) this April and he wasn't beaten far when making the running on good to firm at Yarmouth (1m6f) eight days ago, albeit coming last in a three-runner race; chance if he takes to the first-time headgear.

4/1

3rd

2

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:30 Yarmouth

Betelgeuse

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Ran away with a Southwell handicap over this trip last October; second in two of his three starts this year (both AW) but he was a bit disappointing over C&D last month; dropped 4lb but he has more to prove on turf.

4/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling by Camelot; second foal; dam Australian 7f-1m3f winner (including Group 1 Queensland Oaks), half-sister to Australian winners Dreamtime Dancer (7.5f/1m1f Listed) and Cosmologist (7f-1m4f), out of 1m4f winner; stoutly bred but market can guide on debut.
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11

(7)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Spirit Of Murray

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Poor form in novice events but he was a market springer on his handicap debut at Redcar in April (1m2f, good; blinkered first time); dropped away having over-raced on that occasion and he left Kevin Ryan afterwards; never dangerous on stable debut at Pontefract two weeks ago; enough to prove.

20/1

13

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Spirit Of Murray

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Modest form so far and was a long way from justifying favouritism on handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) on final start for Kevin Ryan; this trip should suit better; new aids replace first-time blinkers.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Murray

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent early, led after 1f

7/1

100/1

Form: 66

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 40-1 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and 25-1 at Hamilton (1m, soft) 16 days ago; gelded in between; now blinkered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

U S Grant

8st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

0-7; beaten 3l when third of four at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in April but he failed to build on that back on turf at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) 63 days ago; better needed.

14/1

5th

9

(5)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:12 Beverley

U S Grant

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

5th

9

(5)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:12 Beverley

U S Grant

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent, hung badly right and lost position over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.40
Straight Forecast £2.60
Trifecta £11.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shah

D Express:

Windlord

RP RATINGS:

Shah

TOPSPEED:

Shah

POSTDATA:

Shah

NEWMARKET:

Shah

The Times:

Shah

Telegraph:

Shah

The Sun:

Shah

Daily Record:

Shah

Daily Mirror:

Windlord

The Star:

Windlord