October 03 / 14.10 Salisbury

14.10

Heavy

Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; fourth foal; Mastercraftsman half-sister to winners Hamlet (6f/7f; RPR 86) and Velasquez (7f AW 2yo; 85); dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner (103), sister to two Listed-placed winners; the market should be revealing as trainer (fine record in this) also runs Too Don Juan.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Perfect Your Craft

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; clear chance on best form, though issue complicated by the fact that she is one of three runners for a stable in superb form.

10/1

1st

5

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Newmarket

Perfect Your Craft

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Favourite all four starts; edged ahead close home in a novice event at Salisbury (1m, heavy) last October and five-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in July; creditable fifth of 13 in a strong race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) on latest outing but she needs better.

100/30

5th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Perfect Your Craft

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Favourite all three starts; edged ahead close home in a novice event at Salisbury (1m, heavy) last October and five-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in July; met trouble in running in a Listed race in between; up 5lb but she's so lightly raced and should have more to give, including at this longer trip.

7/2

33/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling by Camelot out of 7f-9.4f winner (including Group 3; RPR 106); he did not show much, however, when 28-1 for a maiden at Goodwood (1m, good) one month ago and now sports blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:35 Fontwell

Whatcombe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Well beaten on both Flat starts for this stable in the autumn and showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden hurdles this spring; may fair better now handicapping but others have more obvious claims.

12/1

5th

8

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Whatcombe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Hasn't progressed from a good 2yo effort and he holds weak claims on Flat/hurdles form for current yard; however, may be capable of a resurgent display, with this contest being far from strong.

13/2

11th

14

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Whatcombe

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

After showing promise he became disappointing during his short Flat career, and he was beaten 19l when fourth of six on his recent hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m, good); however, that was his first run since last November and it's possible he'll get closer to the target today.

10/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000euros foal; by Persian King; closely related to French 8.5f AW winner Poliana, half-brother to two French winners (one useful); dam unraced half-sister to Midday; holds a Group 1 Futurity entry; newcomer to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Eupator

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Two front-running wins on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m and 1m1f) early in 2026; no impact behind Candonomore back on turf at Bath last time, when regular blinkers were left off, as today; likely other days.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Eupator

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

AW form since wearing blinkers features his only two wins; 0-4 on turf and has a bit to prove with the headgear removed back in this sphere.

9/1

9th

11

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Eupator

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Front-runner who twice made all at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.5f) in January, but recent evidence suggests the handicapper may have him for the time being.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
105,000gns yearling by Too Darn Hot; third foal; dam 11.6f/1m4f winner (RPR 82), half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Angel Vision (dam of Coventry winner Berkshire Shadow), out of 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Islington; yard (also runs Perfect Your Craft) has a fine record in this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Too Don Juan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Fourth in Epsom novice (1m, good) on return looked promising but he's rather taken backward steps since in 1m2f handicaps at Chester and Sandown; reverts to 1m but it wasn't just the trip which has beaten him recently.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Too Don Juan

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Quite eyecatching on his Epsom return (1m novice, good) as he hit some traffic before staying on nicely; sent off favourite for handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but never seemed on an even keel around there and made no real impression; remains of interest.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Too Don Juan

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Resumed from six months off/gelded with an improved fourth of nine in 8.5f Epsom novice last month, running on well late having not enjoyed the smoothest of passages; this son of Too Darn Hot has more to offer on his first go in handicaps, especially now his stamina is drawn out more; interesting.

9/2

Form: 9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 12-1 and hooded, slowly away and always behind in maiden at Bath (1m, good) 19 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Premier

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Warren Greatrex

Both wins, including one over hurdles, came in a hood, which was absent when well beaten on the AW last month and again here; others preferred.

6/1

7th

6

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Premier

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Warren Greatrex

Both wins, including one over hurdles, came in a hood, which is absent as he returns from wind surgery after three months off; had plenty of chances off this sort of mark last year.

4/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 33-1 for a novice race at Haydock (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago and showed modest form in a well-beaten last of five; should improve, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

Blue Tempus

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat maiden who has shown consistent form in juvenile hurdles, without progressing; may take a step forward in this handicap, getting plenty of weight all round from his elders; interesting.

10/1

3rd

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 3

16:35 Market Rasen

Blue Tempus

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Fair Flat racer who finished second on first two hurding starts; no match for easy winner at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last time, though, and has a bit to find with Lord here.

5/1

2

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Blue Tempus

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Fair on the Flat (albeit a maiden) and travelled strongly for a long way when clear second on recent hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good), where a slow jump at the last flight may have cost him the race; respected.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
41,000euros foal, 65,000euros yearling; tenth foal; Saxon Warrior half-brother to seven winners including Windfast (6f/7f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 114), Montalcino (1m 2yo; 103), West Drive (11.4f/1m6f; 92) and Bearaway (1m2f/1m4f; 92); dam maiden (58) half-sister to Japan Cup winner White Muzzle; market should be revealing given the lack of form in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Asmen Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Record is only 1-12 and most of his form is over middle distances; however, looks a possible danger at this level provided he's suited by returning to 1m for first time since debut.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Asmen Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Runner-up last July-October on three of his first four starts for this yard and he again finished second on this month's reappearance at Thirsk (1m4f, good), albeit no match for the winner; he could build on that latest effort and is not discounted.

13/2

200/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
300-1, slowly away and green when soon a detached last in novice at Kempton (1m, AW) five weeks ago; now tries blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Rue dEtoile

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Daniel Steele

led, headed and in touch with leaders after 2f, weakened over 2f out

50/1

5th

5

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Rue dEtoile

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Daniel Steele

led, headed and in touch with leaders after 2f, weakened over 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.60
Straight Forecast £26.08
Trifecta £48.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Too Don Juan

POSTDATA:

Eupator

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Your Craft

Daily Mirror:

Too Don Juan

The Sun:

Too Don Juan

The Star:

Too Don Juan

The Times:

Perfect Your Craft

Daily Mail:

Perfect Your Craft

Telegraph:

Eupator

D Express:

Eupator

Daily Record:

Eupator