October 12 / 16.10 Chelmsford (AW)

16.10

Standard

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f at Musselburgh; made all for a comfortable win latest and the runner-up has franked that form since; open to further progress and holds major claims provided he's as effective on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Antonin Dvorak

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

prominent early, led after 1f

Evs

1st

5

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Antonin Dvorak

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Couldn't justify good support but still shaped nicely when under 3l second of nine over C&D (good; 5-4) 17 days ago, running green when first coming under pressure; should have learnt from that first experience and may go one better.

5/4

2nd

5

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Antonin Dvorak

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

16,000gns yearling; third foal; New Bay half-brother to 1m winner Perfect Poise (RPR 87); dam 1m-9.4f winner (including Listed; 104), half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Brendan Brackan and useful 7f winners Makfool and Raheibb, out of useful 7f/1m winner; strong yard for 2yos, so one to note.

7/2

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 72212

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Took well to cheekpieces last month, winning 6f AW maiden at Lingfield (fourth outing) then going very close in 7f nursery at Newbury; steadily progressive and warrants respect in the retained headgear.
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2nd

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Gilet

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Consistent last season when a 6f maiden winner and a four-time runner-up (6f/7f); left the impression that his Newmarket return was needed (7f handicap, good) and he should stay this far.

16/1

2nd

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Gilet

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Consistent last season when a 6f maiden winner and a four-time runner-up (6f/7f); left the impression that his Newmarket return was needed (7f handicap, good) and he should stay this far.

16/1

5th

2

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Gilet

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Warren Greatrex

Proved consistent on AW/turf last season, winning once and finishing second on four occasions, including sole handicap attempt; likely to go well, assuming he returns in similar form.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings over 1m on turf, better effort when close second at Bath latest (winner has performed well since); bred to cope with this drop in distance; possibilities provided he takes well to AW.
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8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Master Technician

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Won off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February; good second over 6f at Newcastle next time but his form has cooled in last two starts; bit to prove again and he needs to bounce back near best.

12/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

Form: 42775

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has mixed RPRs and the peak effort may flatter her; the closest she's got to winning came at selling level; seems to have a fair chance at the weights but isn't solid.
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10

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

Oasis Sunrise

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Exposed maiden who's run fairly at big prices in two handicaps, including over C&D, for this yard; had 13 cracks at it now, though, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

8/1

4th

9

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

0-11 for Kevin Philippart de Foy but twice went very close for him (7f/6f), and her recent stable debut behind Havana Club at Bath (1m, firm) was fairly encouraging; not out of this if that recent outing brought her on.

20/1

9

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

0-11 for Kevin Philippart de Foy but twice went very close for him (7f/6f), and her recent stable debut behind Havana Club at Bath (1m, firm) was fairly encouraging; not out of this if that recent outing brought her on.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind in C&D event two weeks ago, having started at 100-1; look elsewhere.
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7th

8

(8)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Appleblossomwhite

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Lemos De Souza

Progressive since handicapping and a stiff 1m2f on rain-softened ground may not have been ideal last time; now has to prove this mark is within range, though, his Kempton win in February having come off 12lb lower.

12/1

10

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Appleblossomwhite

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Lemos De Souza

Got off the mark in 1m Kempton handicap in February and took another step forward on her turf debut when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m) last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of runs; up 5lb but she's still very much one to consider.

7/1

10

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Appleblossomwhite

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Lemos De Souza

Got off the mark in 1m Kempton handicap in February and took another step forward on her turf debut when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m) last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of runs; up 5lb but she's still very much one to consider.

7/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in C&D contest two weeks ago, having started at 40-1; looks one for handicaps in due course.
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7th

4

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Currahee

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

Just a respectable fifth of eight when upped (from 7f) to 1m2f for recent handicap debut in tactical race at Lingfield but that was his first outing since October and he might come on for the run.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Currahee

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Simon Pearce

in touch with leaders, waiting for room 2f out, switched left and brief headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

10th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Currahee

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

in rear, nudged along and some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous

100/1

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since modest effort over 5f on turf at Lingfield in July; likely to be suited by this longer trip and may do better; withdrawn from C&D event last month, having got upset in stalls.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:37 Yarmouth

Rock Master

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

Placed a couple of times (6f/7f, AW) at Chelmsford; sliding in the handicap but not yet looking like taking advantage.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:00 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

The odd promising effort but he's not progressing; led but easily swept aside when third of eight at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 20 days ago; headgear removed on this return to turf and needs to show improvement.

8/1

8

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:00 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

The odd promising effort but he's not progressing; led but easily swept aside when third of eight at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 20 days ago; headgear removed on this return to turf and needs to show improvement.

8/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns 2yo; by Shaman and the first foal of a maiden half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Skardu and daughter of 7f 2yo winner; yard is 1-12 with 2yos this year; the betting should give further guidance.
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12

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Squires Treaty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: D Donovan

Remains winless and he beat only one home in 11f Windsor handicap three days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces, with more required.

10/1

12

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Squires Treaty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: D Donovan

Remains winless and he beat only one home in 11f Windsor handicap three days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces, with more required.

10/1

3

(6)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:05 Windsor

Squires Treaty

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: D Donovan

0-11 but was runner-up in two AW handicaps in January and he's finished placed on turf (1m2f, good to firm) in his last two starts; edging back up the weights but he got crowded out in the closing stages at Newmarket last time and he looks worth a try at this new trip; in the mix.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest seventh in 7f contest at Redcar last Saturday, having started at 100-1; likely one for handicaps later on.
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2

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Analogical

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Big improvement upped to 1m4f on handicap/seasonal debut when landing the odds at Beverley (good to firm) last month; came up a bit short under a penalty at Redcar (1m6f; cheekpieces added) six days later but he pulled 4l clear with the winner; up another 4lb but he's open to more progress back in trip and is a big player again.

2/1

1

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

15:15 Redcar

Analogical

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Showed much improved form on seasonal/handicap debut when successful at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) six days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on here and a 6lb penalty should not stop him from going in again.

1/2

2nd

1

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

15:15 Redcar

Analogical

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Showed much improved form on seasonal/handicap debut when successful at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) six days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on here and a 6lb penalty should not stop him from going in again.

1/2

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cable Bay half-sister to 7.3f 2yo winner Great Havana, out of 1m/8.5f winner (including AW); stable has a respectable record with 2yos; looks the pick of the newcomers.
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7th

8

(5)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind and raced lazily at times

10/1

7th

8

(5)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind and raced lazily at times

10/1

11th

12

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

Down the field in a couple of 7f races at Chelmsford; handicaps more suitable shortly.

40/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros yearling; closely related to 1m2f winner Unavoidable, out of once-raced sibling to a few useful performers; yard won this race last year, albeit with a horse who had experience.
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10

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Aurelius Maximus

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

It was his second handicap when beaten about 5l in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) latest, easily his closest finish but fading into fifth of nine and he needs a good deal better; 5lb claimer now.

14/1

10

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Aurelius Maximus

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

It was his second handicap when beaten about 5l in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) latest, easily his closest finish but fading into fifth of nine and he needs a good deal better; 5lb claimer now.

14/1

3

(9)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Aurelius Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well-held seventh on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) and connections now reach for blinkers; has a point to prove.

6/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massaat half-brother to winners Blue Moonrise (5f-6f including AW 2yo) and Rusalka (Italian 7f-8.4f), out of 1m-1m2f winner; probably best watched on debut.
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2

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:47 Yarmouth

Dovey Moon

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Showed improved form to get off the mark at the ninth attempt, doing so readily in a 0-58 handicap at Chepstow (1m, good) latest; up 8lb for that but this doesn't look a strong contest and he could again have a big say.

2/1

1st

3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Dovey Moon

9st 8lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Posted some pretty good efforts over 7f on AW in March/April but he raced too freely and was below that form when upped to 1m for recent turf return; still needs to prove he's suited by this trip-and-surface combination.

8/1

3

(9)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Dovey Moon

9st 8lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Posted some pretty good efforts over 7f on AW in March/April but he raced too freely and was below that form when upped to 1m for recent turf return; still needs to prove he's suited by this trip-and-surface combination.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.81
Trifecta £7.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gilet

The Times:

Antonin Dvorak

Telegraph:

Antonin Dvorak

The Guardian:

Antonin Dvorak

The Sun:

Antonin Dvorak

Daily Record:

Antonin Dvorak

RP RATINGS:

Gilet

TOPSPEED:

Gilet

POSTDATA:

Gilet

Daily Mail:

Gilet

D Express:

Gilet

Daily Mirror:

Gilet

The Star:

Gilet