October 15 / 15.58 Leicester

15.58

Heavy

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a useful half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty and created a pretty good impression when readily drawing clear to make winning debut at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) in July; not seen since and has penalty to carry but still commands respect; hood removed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Arolla

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Harry Charlton

Listed runner-up on seasonal return at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June but below that level on all three outings since; a bounce back is needed.

25/1

7th

2

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Arolla

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Lightly raced, out of half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty; Listed runner-up behind Jabaara at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; however, well beaten on her next two outings and others are preferred.

33/1

1

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Arolla

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Two wins in her first season last year and ran well (1l second) in Musselburgh Listed event on reappearance; disappointing in Royal Ascot handicap since but can't be written off; this low-mileage 4yo may do better still.

9/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 72

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left low-key debut behind when creditable second of 11 at Windsor (1m, soft) in May; on the sidelines since but will be right in the thick of things if in similar form over this shorter trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

0-16 but he'd gone close at 1m and did so again over 1m2f when third of 13 at Yarmouth (good; Beach Point fourth) on his reappearance last month; returning cheekpieces did little harm when second to unexposed sort over that C&D (good to firm; Beach Point third) a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts again.

9/2

2nd

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

A Major Payne

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

0-15 but involved in some tight finishes at 1m and also over C&D recently on his second go at 1m2f (one place ahead of Beach Point); off the same mark, he should be seriously involved if the returning cheekpieces (worn on penultimate start last term, ran creditably) don't have a negative effect.

11/4

11/4

Form: 3-3

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third for Alice Haynes at Newcastle (7f, AW) just under under a year ago and again ran to fairly useful level when filling same position for Dominic Ffrench Davis at Thirsk (7f, soft) in April; gelded during subsequent break and, following a 17,000gns sale, is now back with his original trainer; has tongue-tie fitted here; ought to be a potent force.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swift Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.

12/1

10th

6

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swift Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.

12/1

4th
6 (4)
Tex

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a very useful French sprinter; shaped with significant promise when sixth of 14 on debut at Windsor (1m, good) last month but has a fair bit to find with the principals here; tongue-tie added.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Tex

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: George Baker

Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.

15/2

3rd

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Tex

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

0-9 but consistent last year and may well have made a winning reappearance at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday but for blowing the start (hasn't tended to be an issue in the past); key player.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tex

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Proved reliable without winning in 2025, signing off with a good third of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap in August; remains low mileage so not out of things on his seasonal return.

11/1

66/1

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Group 3-placed 2yo sprinter but didn't show enough when well-held seventh at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 12 days ago to be of significant interest here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Awtaad

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Beaten 8l or more in all five runs, including in C&D handicap 17 days ago; never better than midfield in that race and she needs a transformation.

20/1

7th

5

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Awtaad

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Beaten 8l or more in all five runs, including in C&D handicap 17 days ago; never better than midfield in that race and she needs a transformation.

20/1

7th

6

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Awtaad

9st 4lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

never better than midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind when 150-1 for debut at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in August; can't be recommended.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Darkest Intention

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Gay Kelleway

never going well, outpaced in rear

25/1

4th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Darkest Intention

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Gay Kelleway

never going well, outpaced in rear

25/1

6th

3

(3)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Leicester

Darkest Intention

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, weakened over 1f out, tailed off

66/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; brother to 10.3f winner Onameridance (RPR 97), closely related to 7f turf/1m AW winner Rhythm N Rock (95), half-brother to 8.6f 2yo AW winner African Beat (79) and a Japanese dirt winner; dam 1m-1m6f winner (84); needs to reach a pretty good standard on debut.
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Won over C&D in August off 6lb lower, backing up her previous promising C&D third; beaten 22l stepped up to 2m6f on latest at Listowel; not discounted back in trip and back at this venue.

4/1

4th

2

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Stone Forest

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Eoin Doyle

Gained a deserved win at Wexford (20.5f, good) on latest (Corkbeg second); up 7lb but he did it nicely and there could be more improvement in this 4yo; wants good ground.

9/2

1st

5

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Improved in blinkers the last twice, third at both Bellewstown and over C&D three weeks ago, staying on again; 4yo probably has more to come.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £8.89
Trifecta £12.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Swift Storm

The Times:

Arolla

NEWMARKET:

A Major Payne

Telegraph:

Arolla

Daily Mirror:

Arolla

The Sun:

Arolla

RP RATINGS:

Swift Storm

TOPSPEED:

Swift Storm

POSTDATA:

Swift Storm

The Guardian:

Swift Storm

Daily Mail:

Swift Storm

D Express:

A Major Payne

The Star:

A Major Payne

Daily Record:

A Major Payne