November 18 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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Take Time To Think With BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Take Time To Think With BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx colt who scored comfortably over C&D eight weeks ago, building on his Salisbury effort; already looks fairly useful and he is open to further improvement; the pick on the figures, even with a 7lb penalty.
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2nd

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Banter

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a modest 8.6f seller at Wolverhampton last September; not so good since and he'll need to be at his best to take this; is at least unexposed at the trip.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Good Banter

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended his 2025 campaign in sellers, winning once and finishing third twice; well treated on best form but isn't sure to reproduce it and record of 0-8 in handicaps adds doubt.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; Mehmas half-brother to three winners, notably Burning Cash (5f including 2yo; RPR 103) and Bergamasco (1m AW including 2yo; 100); dam maiden; major stable; heed the market signals.
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5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

8th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Connections got a couple of runs into him late last year and he managed a win (here); narrow personal best when upped to 7f this month (second, no match for winner; also here) before seemingly caught out back sprinting on Saturday; chance.

7/1

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

The Quiet Gent

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Night Of Thunder and the first foal of a 1m AW winner (including 2yo; RPR 103) who is daughter of a 1m4f/1m5f (Listed) AW winner; that female line suggests he'll take well to artificial surfaces; wears tongue-tie on debut; market instructive, with yard also running Desert Shield.
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4th

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list.

4/1

13

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Don Pacifico

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show.

12/1

4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit.

4/1

Form: 441 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his half-length win at Chelmsford (6f; AW debut) on latest novice start; one of the main form contenders, even with a 4lb penalty, and may progress further in this sphere.
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1st

3

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Naanas Sparkle

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Prominent racer who won at Redcar (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, heavy) last summer, but he was around 5l behind Kinswoman at Haydock (5f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in October on final start for Alice Haynes; watch the betting on debut for new trainer.

14/1

3

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Naanas Sparkle

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Two wins this summer (5f, good to firm/heavy), on the second occasion at Glorious Goodwood, and another solid run when close third of six at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in August last time; this 3yo wears a first-time tongue-tie and can be in the mix once more.

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:05 Hamilton

Naanas Sparkle

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

Won at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June before bumping into progressive winner at Haydock (5f, good), and back to winning ways at Glorious Goodwood (5f, heavy); this improving 3yo could take a 5lb rise in his stride.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$100,000 then resold $255,000 yearling, $170,000 2yo; Gunnevera half-brother to two winners, notably Fabulous Lady (US 5.5f-6.5f dirt/turf), out of half-sister to 7f dirt 2yo Grade 1 runner-up Mayakovsky; wears blinkers on debut; market informative, with stable also running Don Pacifico.
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5th

4

(2)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Shield

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

4

(2)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Shield

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 6f AW winner Alpha Zula (RPR 83), half-brother to two other AW scorers (6f/7f); dam 6f 2yo winner (including Group 3; 111), half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Pastoral Girl; in good hands and bred to be suited by this surface; respected newcomer.
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1st

2

(4)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Stage Winner

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Well-bred colt who is out of a Group 3 winner; showed promise on his Wolverhampton debut (6f) in November and he buiilt on that when a close third over 7f there (7-2) last month; sets a clear standard on that form and he's open to more progress on this switch to Polytrack; tongue-tie added.

1/2

1st

2

(4)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Stage Winner

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Well-bred colt who is out of a Group 3 winner; showed promise on his Wolverhampton debut (6f) in November and he buiilt on that when a close third over 7f there (7-2) last month; sets a clear standard on that form and he's open to more progress on this switch to Polytrack; tongue-tie added.

1/2

15

27th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stage Winner

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Boughey

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16/1

Form: 36

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise over 6f at Redcar and seemed unsuited by the drop to 5f at Southwell (never on terms) six days later; may be capable of improvement back up in distance.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

8th
7 (10)
Qaaeadd

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest effort at Windsor (6f) on sole start for Ed Walker; subsequently gelded and sold for 22,000gns; now goes in hood; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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7th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Qaaeadd

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Mark Usher

Inconsistent maiden but posted one of his better efforts last time (9.5f, AW; second start for new yard) while shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Qaaeadd

9st 8lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Mark Usher

0-7 for three different stables, ending up well held held on his debut for this one at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) last Friday after a seven-month absence; best watched for now; stable also runs Arlecchino's Rex.

20/1

7th

12

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Qaaeadd

9st 1lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Mark Usher

Runner-up in 7f Leicester handicap in cheekpieces for Paul Attwater last July; only fifth at Salisbury later that month and changed hands for 1,000gns in the autumn ahead of this first outing for a new yard after 216 days off; cheekpieces removed, first-time tongue-tie on.

14/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns foal, 58,000gns yearling; Havana Gold half-brother to four winners over trips ranging from 5f to 1m7f;; dam 6f-7f winner (including Listed; 106), out of 7f 2yo Group 2 winner; check the betting.
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11th

5

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; didn't get the chance to show what he could do (repeatedly denied a clear run) when eighth of 12 on recent Chester return for new yard; left the impression he'd have been involved in the finish with more luck and enters calculations.

10/1

8th

5

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Kiniro

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; has shown promise on turf; sold for 40,000gns in October; double-figure draw and revised mark both ask stiffer questions of him but interesting that Oisin Murphy, who rode him to success when last seen, is back in the saddle.

11/2

1st

3

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

C&D maiden win in January; yet to win a handicap but he has run several good races in defeat, including over 6f on AW the last twice; cheekpieces worn for those latest efforts are now dispensed with; should go well again.

5/2

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last of six in 5f contest at Chepstow 11 weeks ago for an inauspicious debut; hard to support.
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11th

14

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Havanas Dream

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ronald Harris

Unplaced in all 11 starts and she's been tailed in both runs this year including over C&D last month; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

66/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Havanas Dream

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Unplaced in all ten starts and she was beaten 43l when last of nine at Lingfield three months ago; off since.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Havanas Dream

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ronald Harris

Unplaced in all nine starts; step up to 1m not enough to tempt.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.50
Straight Forecast £12.35
Trifecta £70.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Good Banter

NEWMARKET:

Naana's Sparkle

The Star:

The Quiet Gent

D Express:

Stage Winner

RP RATINGS:

Good Banter

POSTDATA:

Good Banter

The Times:

Good Banter

Telegraph:

Good Banter

The Guardian:

Good Banter

Daily Mirror:

Good Banter

The Sun:

Good Banter

Daily Record:

Good Banter

Daily Mail:

Naana's Sparkle