November 01 / 14.17 Newmarket

14.17

Good To Soft

Westminster-135th Grosser Preis Von Berlin Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Westminster-135th Grosser Preis Von Berlin Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to stable's smart sprinter Rogue Lightning; 9-2 and tongue tied, running-on fourth of seven from well off the pace in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) three months ago; gelded since; that was an encouraging debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run at Carlisle (6f) in August but below that form both runs since and came last of 16 at Doncaster (6f) two days ago; needs to bounce back.

9/1

16th

5

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won by 4l at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before close third under 5lb penalty at Ffos Las (6f, good); he's another 4lb higher today but could still give a good account if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect.

11/10

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
32,000gns foal; eighth foal; Zoustar half-brother to winners Emilia James (5f 2yo; RPR 85), Together Aclaim (10.6f AW; 83) and Opening Time (Greek 7f); dam 5f 2yo winner (98), closely related to 5f 2yo Listed winner Patience Alexander, out of 6f 2yo winner; gelded; stable has had recent 2yo wins.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Zubaru

10st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has progressed really well this season and notched a third success over 6f here in June; posted a good fifth of ten in 6f handicap at Newmarket (form franked) last month so must enter calculations.

4/1

5th

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Zubaru

10st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won two in a row in May (7f, good to firm) and he returned to winning ways when back down in trip at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; this progressive 4yo could take a 4lb rise in his stride.

7/2

1st

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Zubaru

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Progressive over 7f this term until latest start when admittedly not disgraced; won well at Doncaster to initiate a May double and he looks a possible danger if coping with the return to 6f.

4/1

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Dark Angel; second foal; brother to French 7f winner Silver Feather (RPR 92); dam 6f-1m winner (including 2yo Group 2; 111), half-sister to two useful winners, out of unraced sister to outstanding 1m-1m2f winner Dubai Millennium; yard's 2yos are tasting success this autumn.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Jolly Roger

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Running well in defeat in the UAE early this year and continued the good work when close second at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April; this is his first run since but he can be in the mix if resuming where he left off.

11/2

2nd

2

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Jolly Roger

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly raced 4yo who has been running well in UAE this year, going close in big-field handicap in February (1m, good) then third of ten last month (1m, dirt); major player if continuing the good work back in Britain.

3/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jolly Roger

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Comfortable winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last December, but had a nightmare passage on handicap/turf debut at York (7f, good to firm) in May; returns from 166 days off having been gelded; worth a second look.

5/1

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
18-1 for maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) in September and showed modest form in fifth of ten, racing wide throughout; bred for 1m+; hood is enlisted and she needs to improve a ton.
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7th

10

(1)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sarteano

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield

10/1

7th

10

(1)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sarteano

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield

10/1

4th

12

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:17 Newmarket

Sarteano

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

led, headed over 2f out, weakened gradually over 1f out

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Blue Point colt; dam unraced sister to 1m winner Zoella, half-sister to winners Zibelina (1m Group 3) and Floristry (6f 2yo Listed); second favourite for novice at Kempton (7f, AW) 16 days ago, finishing fifth of 12 having been prominent for a long way but that fair form is the best in this line-up.
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7th

6

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Began the year with three fine runs over this C&D and he has generally performed well since, albeit not making quite the progress that may have been anticipated; Paul Mulrennan back on board today and he rates a solid contender under these conditions.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Montezuma

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark when beating a big field at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; seemingly suited by that sharp test but he wasn't on his game when favourite there two starts ago; the return to 5f will suit after a 6f defeat here since but he's unraced on soft, let alone heavy.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Beat 16 rivals when scoring from off the pace at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; three placed efforts since but he flopped when favourite at Musselburgh last time and that took his record to 1-16; comes with risks attached back up in trip.

6/1

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling by Dark Angel; fifth foal; brother to winners Linda Barrett (5f; RPR 85), Cariad Angel (5f AW; 80) and Larkin (1m; 67); dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (91), half-sister to 5f/5.5f 2yo Group 2 winner Signora Cabello; late foal; from a strong yard and needs a close look.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Stardancer

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Repelled Happy Banner at Chepstow (1m, good to firm); had a wide trip when fourth off this 3lb higher mark at Kempton; hard to rule out; all turf runs on good or faster.

12/1

4th

3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Stardancer

9st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up in two AW novice events in 2024 and 2025, and got off the mark at the seventh attempt when landing a handicap at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in June; he's lightly raced and unexposed over this trip, so could have more to offer.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Stardancer

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Promise in AW novices and on handicap debut when third at Doncaster (7f, good) last June; has since had wind surgery and should be sharper following his return from ten-month layoff when sixth of seven at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month in first-time tongue-tie (retained); another to consider.

5/1

40/1

Form: 47

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
50-1 for debut in maiden at Lingfield but showed some promise in fourth of the ten; not so good at Kempton (again 6f on AW) later in September, admittedly at 100-1 but she's probably a longer-term project.
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10th

10

(10)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Melody

9st 3lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-5 (all 6f) and well beaten in both starts since joining this yard; overall improvement is needed trying 7f for first time on AW return.

16/1

10th

10

(10)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Melody

9st 3lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-5 (all 6f) and well beaten in both starts since joining this yard; overall improvement is needed trying 7f for first time on AW return.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Olympic Melody

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent, weakened over 1f out

6/1

Form: 00

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dropped right away in 7f AW novice events at Kempton and Southwell (made most) last month; down in trip but still best watched for now.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, challenging over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, challenging over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Improved form (finished third) over C&D last month when making handicap debut and fitted with cheekpieces (now wears blinkers); could well build on that effort; highly respected off same mark.

7/2

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners, notably Mobsta (6f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 111); 66-1 for novice at Southwell (6f, AW) 15 days ago, getting upset in the stalls and always towards rear after a slow start.
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9th

9

(6)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:17 Newmarket

Hot Breath

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Half-sister to four winners, notably Mobsta (6f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 111); 66-1 for novice at Southwell (6f, AW) 15 days ago, getting upset in the stalls and always towards rear after a slow start.

50/1

9th

9

(6)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:17 Newmarket

Hot Breath

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Half-sister to four winners, notably Mobsta (6f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 111); 66-1 for novice at Southwell (6f, AW) 15 days ago, getting upset in the stalls and always towards rear after a slow start.

50/1

7th

6

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hot Breath

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Half-sister to four winners, notably Mobsta (6f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 111); in-form stable has a useful 2yo to compare her to in Super Sprint winner Caburn, so a market move would be interesting.

33/1

Form: 87

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From a fine sprinting family; completely blew the start at Wolverhampton; improved when seventh of 11 in maiden at Southwell (also 6f on AW) four weeks ago, despite being slowly into her stride, but that is modest form.
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8th

8

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

She isn't living up to her illustrious pedigree and headgear (visor then cheekpieces) hasn't really helped on her last two starts; likely vulnerable, even at this level; visor worn on her penultimate start returns today.

7/1

14

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Castellina

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Placed for first time when upped to 7f at Yarmouth (good) in June, her sixth start; not seen to same effect when dropped back to 6f and tried in a visor there later that month; now in cheekpieces for this return to 7f.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had excuses in her first two runs back before a decent effort upped to 7f here last time; perhaps the drop to 0-50 company with a visor added will do the trick and she's on the shortlist.

4/1

33/1

Form: 76

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Modest form in 6f AW novice races at Kempton and Southwell last month; major work to do and her sire suggests longer trips.
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8th

9

(12)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Manara

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

There was a hiccup on penultimate start (possibly pressed too strong a pace) but she's otherwise been steadily progressive in handicaps; came from off the pace for a narrow win when upped to 1m4f at Brighton latest; may have more in the tank but this is a much stronger race and all her success has been on AW or good to firm.

18/1

1st

2

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Manara

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Had a break since a beaten favourite at Nottingham 79 days ago when she possibly pressed too strong a pace; beat all bar a Haggas favourite (since run well in a Group 3) over 1m2f here the time before; unraced past 1m2f but she's by Camelot.

7/2

Non-runners

Dr Strangelove

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.10
Straight Forecast £103.47
Trifecta £334.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montezuma

Daily Mail:

Stardancer

POSTDATA:

Dr Strangelove

Daily Mirror:

Jolly Roger

The Times:

Sixtygeesbaby

The Sun:

Stardancer

The Star:

Stardancer

RP RATINGS:

Montezuma

Telegraph:

Montezuma

The Guardian:

Montezuma

D Express:

Montezuma

Daily Record:

Montezuma