October 25 / 14.16 Newbury

14.16

Heavy

Lengthen The Odds With BetVictor EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Lengthen The Odds With BetVictor EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 23

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in 6f contests on soft ground, going close at Ascot then 1l third at Newbury; form has received a couple of strong boosts; solid claims.
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1st

3

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket (July)

Spirit Of Farhh

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

6.5f 2yo maiden winner (heavy) who has posted respectable efforts the last twice, most recently fourth of five in Sandown handicap (7f, good to firm) where his momentum was checked over 1f out; might not be far away.

5/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Spirit Of Farhh

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

6.5f winner as a 2yo; ran creditably in the face of a difficult task at Salisbury (1m) last time behind Stanhope Gardens who subsequently ran well in the Derby; this should be more realistic.

10/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Given a break after June debut; solid effort at Salisbury (6f, heavy) this month on return to action, beating all bar a colt who is now 3-3; major contender.
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8th

7

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Marvelman

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

His career-best RPRs have coincided with his last two encounters with slow ground, specifically a dominant win in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) last September and a very creditable third in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to soft) last month; he travelled well in the lead at York and the return to 6f on slow ground could be right up his street.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Marvelman

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Unraced at York but he does go on any ground, and his career-best form came on soft when impressing in a 7f Group 2 at Doncaster last September; creditable effort conceding weight all round when runner-up to Paborus in a Group 3 over 6f (AW) on his return to Britain in June and it's best to put a line through his run behind Lake Forest at Glorious Goodwood (7f) as he raced far too freely off a slacking pace; with a truer gallop on the cards and no ground issues, he could be a lively one.

18/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Marvelman

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Creditable second, conceding weight all round, in 6f AW Group 3 at Newcastle latest start; readily bagged Group 2 honours at Doncaster on last attempt over 7f on home soil and may be capable of further progress at this distance; one of the main contenders.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 262 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Didn't have the run of things in the Convivial Maiden at York; that effort is flanked by solid second-place finishes at Yarmouth (6f/7f, good/good to firm; strong form); respected.
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11th

7

(12)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Ultrasoul

9st 1lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Roger Varian

Had no problem with the longer trip when winning on his Chester reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in June and now bids for a four-timer off a 4lb higher mark; should stay this far on breeding and high on list in current mood.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Ultrasoul

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in September and he followed up returned to handicaps when scoring at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) five weeks later; pedigree suggests this new trip will suit and he's respected on reappearance.

7/2

2

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Ultrasoul

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Seventh attempt when off the mark from the front in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) five weeks ago, earning very few extra plaudits though as he was 2-9 in a two-runner race and it was workmanlike; worth this second crack at 1m but other runners are more convincing.

6/1

Form: 77

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability over 6f on good ground here last time but needs further progress; handicaps likely to be more suitable shortly.
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12

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ascot

Excellent Echo

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Got up on the line in apprentice race at Chepstow (soft) on Tuesday to complete a 7f double; back up in grade but escapes a penalty; fighting chance off the same mark.

7/1

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Excellent Echo

9st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Progressive 3yo who got off the mark in a blanket finish at Leicester (7f, good) in July; 1lb higher and may have more improvement in him with that win under his belt.

3/1

13/2

Form: 63

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hindered by traffic issues on debut (5f); subsequently finished third at Goodwood (6f, heavy) and may take another step forward; looks one for the shortlist.
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2nd

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Dannick

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Crowley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won two of his last four races, with the latest at Lingfield (visor remover; 1m, AW) quite decisive at the finish; carries no penalty and he's 6lb well in; 0-9 on turf but effective on the surface.

100/30

1st

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course winner over 7f three starts back off 9lb lower; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) when ridden by Jude Fernandes next time but blew his chance by hanging right over this C&D three days ago; visor is removed and he needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.

7/4

6th
13 (9)
Boubou

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000euros foal, 85,000euros yearling; Kodiac half-sister to 5f-7f winner Hurricane Ivor (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 113); major stable; debutante who is the sole filly in the field; check the betting.
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7

(1)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

Boubou

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Poor maiden for two yards who went off big prices, and finished well beaten, in two Wolverhampton handicaps this spring; little to recommend her.

33/1

10th

12

(1)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boubou

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Failed to beat a rival on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and beaten 8l when below-form fourth of six here on handicap debut over 8.5f; drops back in trip with more needed from her.

25/1

10th

12

(1)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boubou

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Failed to beat a rival on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and beaten 8l when below-form fourth of six here on handicap debut over 8.5f; drops back in trip with more needed from her.

25/1

Form: 58

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has plenty to find on his 7f AW efforts; new scenario needs to prompt major improvement.
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1st

2

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Tuco Salamanca

10st 0lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Ollie Sangster

Progressive last year and he has continued the good work in 2026, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton and Newcastle either side of lesser turf efforts, albeit in hot handicaps; has run well at Ascot in the past and although he has yet to race over 5f, he is a strong traveller who could prove suited to it; interesting.

6/1

14th

12

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Tuco Salamanca

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ollie Sangster

Blessed with a potent turn of foot and he has been impressive in winning 6f AW handicaps at Kempton and Newcastle this year; a 3lb rise for the latter success five weeks ago doesn't handicap him out of things and he ran well in his one visit to Goodwood; one to be interested in.

11/1

1st

7

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tuco Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Ollie Sangster

Three runs at Newcastle, winning two of them and desperately unlucky in the 3yo handicap last Good Friday on the other; looked set for another productive season when scoring at Kempton in March and a subsequent York defeat shouldn't be used as conclusive evidence the handicapper has caught up; leading claims back on AW.

4/1

33/1

Form: 87

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands but returns from layoff needing to improve sharply on his May/June efforts; opposed unless the market speaks positively.
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10

(3)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

The Outlaw

8st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Has form figures of 2111 in handicaps when not wearing headgear, most recently scoring from the front under Jack Dace at Carlisle (1m, good to soft); this progressive 3yo is respected.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

The Outlaw

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Improved to win back-to-back handicaps on the AW (1m) and raced freely in the new blinkers (now left off) when off his game back on turf at Ripon; if forgiven that blip then easy to make a case with Jack Dace taking off 7lb.

9/2

200/1

Form: 807

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form claims, having finished last in three runs.
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4th

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Bruce Banner

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D winner last April; looked an unlucky loser when runner-up at Beverley (1m4f, good) in June but he's been below his best in both starts since; needs to return to form back on the AW.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear.

100/30

4th

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely.

2/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns foal, 65,000gns yearling; Territories half-brother to three winners, notably Decisive Action (6f-1m including 2yo/Hong Kong; RPR 88); yard has good record with 2yos; one of the better types among the newcomers.
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10th

12

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Jarham

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Progressed this year in handicaps, beaten by half a length at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) when in first-time cheekpieces; turn looks near but this is a higher grade.

7/1

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Salisbury

Jarham

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Six-race maiden; heading firmly in the right direction (form figures 642) in handicaps this term, beaten only half a length at Ffos Las (1m; wore cheekpieces) most recently; turn looks near.

11/4

8

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Jarham

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Still unexposed after only five runs and looked suited by the step up to 1m when fourth of 14 at Newbury (good) this month; can pose a significant threat if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect here.

6/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last of 12 in Chelmsford contest (7f, AW) having hung badly right on the bend; may do better on this straight track.
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5th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Dovey Moon

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

A stout stayer over 1m and Salisbury's stiff test suited him in May (good) where he overcame trouble in running to lead near the line; has had excuses since but he has a good run in him if this is truly run.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Dovey Moon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Record of 4-9 in 1m events on turf, most recently scoring at Salisbury on penultimate start; well held in competitive 1m2f event latest; drop back to ideal trip is the angle with him.

5/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Profitable out of a 9.4f winner (RPR 85); yard has a low strike-rate with 2yos this term; market may offer further guidance.
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13

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Brian Ellison

Made a winning stable debut at Newcastle in June (7f) but not much to shout about since; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

11

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Scored over C&D on stable debut in June off 4lb higher mark; has not been in the same form since but dangerous to write off.

14/1

10th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Successful yard debut over 7f here in June but hasn't repeated the form; was a bit closer at Redcar last time tried in cheekpieces but only beat one home.

16/1

OUR TIP
13th
2 (10)
Blackbrook

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served his stable well but they have tended to do better with age/experience; wears hood on debut; best watched.
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16

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Blackbrook

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Bounced back with fair third at Brighton (7f, good) last month but he hasn't backed that up in two subsequent runs and is now 0-10; down the list.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Blackbrook

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Kept on for very respectable third over C&D (good) last month and has claims if judged on that performance but he was unable to land a telling blow when upped to 1m here a fortnight later and is now 0-9.

11/2

7

(8)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Blackbrook

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Couple of costly defeats in early summer before blowing out on good to soft ground last month; signs he might be about to get it together when third over C&D a fortnight ago, however, and has possibilities.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.50
Straight Forecast £8.22
Trifecta £21.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Marvelman

The Guardian:

Dannick

The Times:

Jarham

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultrasoul

Daily Mail:

Boubou

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Farhh

D Express:

Jarham

The Sun:

Dannick

The Star:

Dannick

NEWMARKET:

Ultrasoul

TOPSPEED:

Marvelman

POSTDATA:

Marvelman

LAMBOURN:

Marvelman

Telegraph:

Marvelman

Daily Record:

Marvelman