October 22 / 14.30 Yarmouth

14.30

Soft

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 5f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
78,000euros yearling, 800,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Blue Point half-brother to 6f winner Mullins Beach (RPR 67); dam maiden, closely related to US 1m turf Grade 2 winner Istanford; has been gelded and wears hood on debut, so may not be straightforward; however, represents powerful stable and his April sale price augurs well; market confidence should be heeded.
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2nd

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in 5f handicaps twice last September having moved to Ed Bethell; beaten favourite on his first three starts this year, including here, but still ran to a useful level; managed to put his head in front, just, at Hamilton (5f, good) 18 days ago and although a 3lb rise didn't look overly generous, the third has won since; still has potential after just nine runs.

11/2

1st

1

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Corolla Point

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and here (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; has recorded even better form in defeat this year, notably his close second of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup (5f) five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced should any of the forecast showers arrive; gets the vote.

5/2

2nd

6

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously.

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 73

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had wind/gelding operations after debut effort, then fared much better at Kempton (6f, AW) where he met traffic issues en route to a strong-finishing third; major player at the weights, provided that form is transferred back to turf and the drop in trip proves no issue.
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3rd

1

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

So Darn Hot

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 2yo/3yo; he has faced some stiff tasks for his new yard this year and has come up short; his sights are lowered here, however, and 6f on fast ground won't faze him; respected now down into a 0-90 with headgear dispensed with.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Four wins at 6f for previous yard but he was far from disgraced when seventh of 28 in 7f Victoria Cup here (good; first-time cheekpieces) in May; drawn on the wrong side when he finished last at the Royal meeting but he's dropped to a handy mark and shouldn't be discounted on this return to 6f.

20/1

28th

26

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four-time 6f winner who ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Victoria Cup over C&D most recently, albeit taking record for current yard to 0-5 and failing to improve for a return to 7f.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 48

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents major yard but needs to improve markedly, having finished a modest fourth at Ripon then down the field at Sandown; may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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8th

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has plenty of handicapping experience but better than ever when winning quite convincingly over C&D (good to firm) recently; on a career-high mark against stronger opposition but it's not too late for him to do better.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: William Haggas

Resumed winning ways at Yarmouth (6f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, only seventh of 11 at Ascot (6f) 17 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins last year and registered a third when coming out on top in a good tussle at Yarmouth (good to firm) in late May; up to this grade and caught a little wide when last of seven at Salisbury ten days ago, however.

9/1

Form: 7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in 6f contest here (good) five weeks ago, running to a modest RPR; needs a major step forward and may be better suited by handicaps later on.
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8th

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Lovelifenlaughter

9st 10lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Unexposed 3yo who ended three-race 2yo campaign for John Ryan with small-field Nottingham novice win (5f, soft) in November; encounters much faster ground and has fitness to prove on stable/handicap debut.

8/1

1st

1

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

12:43 Nottingham

Lovelifenlaughter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

pressed leader, led against near rail over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, edged left but ran on well final 110yds, just held on

9/2

1st

1

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

12:43 Nottingham

Lovelifenlaughter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

pressed leader, led against near rail over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, edged left but ran on well final 110yds, just held on

9/2

Form: 8251 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran well behind a useful colt in one of his 6f starts; coped well with the drop to 5f, at latest on testing ground, in Bath novice event last time and may build on that success; penalty is largely offset by Brandon Wilkie's useful 3lb claim; enters calculations.
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12th

9

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again.

12/1

3

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; placed twice (5f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring and faced a stiffer task in Class 3 since; fresh contender who could go well back down in trip/grade.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise, amid greenness, in 5f event at Beverley (good) where she finished fifth; the form is nothing special but she may do better with the experience under her belt.
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7th

12

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Fair Call

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

She didn't run badly on her seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar in May but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; still relatively early days for her and she shaped with promise in one previous AW start.

14/1

8

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Fair Call

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

She didn't run badly on her seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar in May but that has been followed by two disappointing efforts; dropping down the weights but others look more appealing.

12/1

9

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Fair Call

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Gave it away at the stalls last time having shown a bit of promise on her handicap debut previously; lightly raced for a yard among the winners and should be suited by the extra furlong, so there are positives.

12/1

11/2

Form: 53133 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Front-running filly who got off the mark at Ripon (5f, soft) in June and has been placed in two novice events since, latest at Windsor (6f, heavy) on return from a break; proving consistent and holds a solid chance back down in distance.
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7th

1

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bacor

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Front-runner; successful at Ripon in June (5f, soft) but unable to deal with a penalty in three runs since; well drawn for this nursery/AW debut; not discounted.

9/2

7th

1

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bacor

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Front-runner; successful at Ripon in June (5f, soft) but unable to deal with a penalty in three runs since; well drawn for this nursery/AW debut; not discounted.

9/2

7th

3

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:30 Yarmouth

Bacor

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

led

11/2

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pair of duck eggs next to his name, both heavy defeats at Chelmsford (7f/6f, AW); brings poor claims to this new scenario.
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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3173

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fair colt whose 6f form features a win at Thirsk (good) in August and creditable third in nursery here (good to firm) last time; bred to cope with this shorter trip and do better still, being half-brother to his connections' 5f Group 3 winner Seven Questions; respected.
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4th

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Force And Valour

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Force And Valour

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.

12/1

2

(8)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Force And Valour

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f on turf/AW last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan most recently; gelded since; however, the assessor is cutting him no slack at all.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £8.33
Trifecta £68.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Think Of A Name

TOPSPEED:

Force And Valour

The Times:

So Darn Hot

Daily Record:

Corolla Point

D Express:

Fair Call

The Star:

Bacor

NEWMARKET:

Force And Valour

Daily Mail:

Force And Valour

POSTDATA:

Think Of A Name

Telegraph:

Think Of A Name

Daily Mirror:

Think Of A Name

The Sun:

Think Of A Name

The Guardian:

So Darn Hot