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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Sixtygeesbaby

8st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Form figures of 411 in 6f novice events, the wins at Newmarket (impressively) and Doncaster (narrowly), both under Neil Callan; now ridden by that jockey's son Jack, who takes off a handy 7lb; interesting with further improvement plausible.

3/1

4th

7

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Sixtygeesbaby

8st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Form figures of 411 in 6f novice events, the wins at Newmarket (impressively) and Doncaster (narrowly), both under Neil Callan; now ridden by that jockey's son Jack, who takes off a handy 7lb; interesting with further improvement plausible.

3/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Zubaru

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Zoustar gelding; has gone with promise on both his starts, returning from seven months off (had wind surgery) with runner-up in 6f Doncaster novice a week ago; he's open to more progress so looks a big player.

9/4

5th

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Zubaru

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Zoustar gelding; has gone with promise on both his starts, returning from seven months off (had wind surgery) with runner-up in 6f Doncaster novice a week ago; he's open to more progress so looks a big player.

9/4

2nd

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:07 Doncaster

Zubaru

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Sent off 33-1 for his debut in novice at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in November but this son of Zoustar shaped well when a staying-on second of 11; that form has been well advertised since so he's very much one to consider on his return with tongue tie added.

9/4

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:18 York

Jolly Roger

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Popular in novice events, having started favourite each time; won readily at Kempton (7f, AW) on second occasion and ties in closely with Red Sand on subsequent Wolverhampton running; bred to take well to York, being out of a smart dual course winner (Listed and Group 2); one to consider.

6/1

10th

4

(6)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:18 York

Jolly Roger

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Popular in novice events, having started favourite each time; won readily at Kempton (7f, AW) on second occasion and ties in closely with Red Sand on subsequent Wolverhampton running; bred to take well to York, being out of a smart dual course winner (Listed and Group 2); one to consider.

6/1

3rd

1

(6)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jolly Roger

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

prominent

7/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:17 Newmarket

Montezuma

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

taken down early, took keen hold

7/4

5th

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:17 Newmarket

Montezuma

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

taken down early, awkward start and bumped rival start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, stumbled badly when headway under 2f out, no impression

7/4

5th

8

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Montezuma

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Blue Point colt; dam unraced sister to 1m winner Zoella, half-sister to winners Zibelina (1m Group 3) and Floristry (6f 2yo Listed), is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 2 winner; very powerful yard has an excellent strike-rate at Kempton; respected newcomer.

11/4

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Stardancer

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up in two 6f Southwell (AW) novice races during the winter, latterly behind a subsequent Listed winner; makes handicap debut after a five-month break but could have untapped potential over 7f.

6/1

2nd

7

(7)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Stardancer

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

pressed leader

15/8

2nd

7

(7)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Stardancer

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

pressed leader

15/8

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:45 Yarmouth

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Posted an encouraging effort when sixth of nine on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW; first-time tongue tie) following a slow start; probably wasn't best placed out on the wing when returned to turf at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago; 7f is an unknown but she isn't without a chance if she stays.

8/1

5

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield

Castellina

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Has a nice pedigree; she ran to just a modest level in three starts last year but there was promise in her sixth of nine on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW; first-time tongue tie) following a slow start; may benefit from that first outing for 174 days and she's respected.

9/2

5

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield

Castellina

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Has a nice pedigree; she ran to just a modest level in three starts last year but there was promise in her sixth of nine on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW; first-time tongue tie) following a slow start; may benefit from that first outing for 174 days and she's respected.

9/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:02 Nottingham

Manara

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has form figures of 11122, mostly on AW, since handicapping; ran well, beating all bar the market leader, at Brighton (1m2f) returned to turf most recently; edging up the weights but looks a solid contender.

11/4

3

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:02 Nottingham

Manara

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has form figures of 11122, mostly on AW, since handicapping; ran well, beating all bar the market leader, at Brighton (1m2f) returned to turf most recently; edging up the weights but looks a solid contender.

11/4

2nd

5

(1)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

16:05 Brighton

Manara

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, led, going best and increased tempo 3f out, no extra and headed final 110yds

5/1

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