November 19 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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Stay In Control With BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Stay In Control With BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow

OUR TIP

Form: 53

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two 1m runs last month; no appeal upped in distance.
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10th

12

(5)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Musketeer

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

took keen hold, midfield, raced wide from 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

66/1

10th

12

(5)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Musketeer

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

took keen hold, midfield, raced wide from 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

66/1

9th

3

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Musketeer

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Made debut only last October and he's beaten very few of his rivals, at triple-figure odds for all five starts; drops in trip after two 1m classifieds and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
125-1, slowly away and always behind at Redcar last month (1m2f, soft); no appeal.
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7th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dark Agent

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Speedily bred but kicked off over 1m2f and didn't get home over 2m on handicap debut at Newcastle, though that was better; others might see this out stronger.

10/1

7th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dark Agent

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Speedily bred but kicked off over 1m2f and didn't get home over 2m on handicap debut at Newcastle, though that was better; others might see this out stronger.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Agent

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Speedily bred but hasn't look sharp in middle-distance novice events, always behind each time; needs to show improvement for the new trip on handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 24

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his 50-1 second at Beverley on debut (1m2f, good) when a close fourth in a 1m Nottingham novice last month; he hasn't got much to find to play a prominent role; new trip for AW debut.
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4th

6

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Capla Lazarus

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April and bounced back from two lesser runs to win at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in a first-time hood; could have more to offer in the headgear.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Capla Lazarus

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won going away at Redcar (good) on handicap/seosonal debut; couple of duck eggs at York since; chance of a rebound depends on how well he responds to first-time hood.

16/1

12th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Capla Lazarus

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified favouritism on handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) in April but he finished tailed off over 1m4f here next time and was always in rear in that race; still unexposed after only five starts but he needs to bounce back after that major blip.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree but only modest form when sixth of nine on his debut at Redcar last month (1m2f, soft); should do better at some point and now tried in a tongue-tie; stable also run Maenad.
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7th

6

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Java Raja

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced wide early, midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, pressed leader after 6f, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

7th

6

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Java Raja

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced wide early, midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, pressed leader after 6f, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(2)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

17:35 Kempton (AW)

Java Raja

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to six winners including Big Bear Hug (1m/1m2f; RPR 86), Jawaayiz (7.4f/1m2f; 85), Midnite Bride (7f/1m including AW, 83) and Unveiling (7f AW 2yo; 71); slightly disconcerting to see him starting out over this far.
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7th

4

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Two respectable efforts on AW (1m2f/9.4f) this year but he struggled in a classified event here (1m4f) when last seen in March; gelded since but he's now 0-9 and needs a major revival back in trip after a break.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Eight-race maiden who has yet to be placed; ran respectably in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.4f; cheekpieces added) last week but he needs improvement on this step back up in trip.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keeper Of Secrets

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Better with each run for this yard, back from a year off, looking unlucky not to go closer over C&D last month before done for toe at a key stage in a small field at Lingfield; one of the likelier winners in first-time cheekpieces under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

Form: 74

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form in two AW novices over shorter this autumn; up in distance and tried in cheekpieces for the first time but still not easily recommended.
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4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

11:00 Nottingham

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mark Loughnane

1-20, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; runner-up on three occasions, including on good to firm at Chepstow last summer, but was well held at Yarmouth (soft) 15 days ago.

9/2

6th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Mark Loughnane

1-19, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; however, he has been in the first three on six occasions, including on turf on a variety of ground; returns to turf with place claims.

10/1

5th

6

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

9st 1lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Inclined to pull hard in this headgear combination for the first time on his comeback and that was a solid effort all things considered (Nymphaea fourth); always the danger he'll do the same under Hope Regan (0-16) but claims if settling.

5/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in bumpers on her first three starts (twice on Tapeta) before pulling up in a Grade 2 at Aintree's Grand National meeting; reportedly made a respiratory noise on that occasion; switches to the Flat in a modest race and she's not discounted.
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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed the benefit of a wind operation when winning a classified event at Windsor (1m4f, good to soft) last month and backed that up with a good second behind an in-form rival at Ayr (1m5f, soft); acts on the AW and she makes the shortlist on this return to handicap company.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Nala The Lioness

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Turned things around after wind surgery with a comfortable win in a classified event at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago; has to concede weight all round this time but her confidence should be boosted after that win and she's strongly respected back up in trip.

15/8

1st

9

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Nala The Lioness

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke (including in three bumpers, one on good to soft) but lost her form with that yard and, following a 400-day absence, there's been no sign of regaining it this year; had wind surgery after latest start and returns to turf for first time since her bumper days, so if she returned to form there would be clear reasons.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 22

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut second at Salisbury (1m2f, good to soft) in September represents strong form; no immediate improvement when second over 1m4f here 12 days ago but cheekpieces could help and she's a leading contender.
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2nd

7

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

12:15 Southwell (AW)

At No Time

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

13-2, made a promising start when second of six in novice at Salisbury (1m2f, good to soft) in September; this daughter of Galileo is one to take seriously with better to come, especially as her stamina is drawn out more.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
125-1 when offering little at Redcar three weeks ago (1m2f, soft).
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10th

12

(6)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Haafapenny

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Mark Walford

Lightly raced 4yo who should be capable of better than she showed on this month's handicap/seasonal debut at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm), but she was tailed off at 33-1 and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.

25/1

12

(6)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Haafapenny

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Mark Walford

Lightly raced 4yo who should be capable of better than she showed on this month's handicap/seasonal debut at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm), but she was tailed off at 33-1 and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Haafapenny

8st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

slowly into stride

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 00

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
200-1 for the 1m4f maiden in which At No Time was second here 12 days ago and she was a well-beaten tenth of the 11 runners; minor handicaps beckon.
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8th

3

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Inlet

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Has been hurdling for this new yard but yet to make an impact in that sphere; runner-up three times for Rae Guest (1m6f/2m, AW) but others hold greater interest on her return to this code.

14/1

7th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Inlet

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-14 on the Flat; showed first glimmer of hurdling promise for new stable when fifth in C&D maiden three weeks ago but needs further improvement on this handicap debut.

25/1

5th

8

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:22 Market Rasen

Inlet

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Modest Flat performer who has been well beaten in two races over hurdles; looks one for handicaps later on.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000euros yearling; sold for 40,000gns in May; first foal of a maiden from a fine family; starts out in a race lacking depth and she's one to note for market confidence.
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2nd

1

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Universal Story

10st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 4yo who scored comfortably at Southwell eight days ago to complete a quickfire 2m double and take form figures for new yard to 411; gives the impression she'll be as effective back at 1m6f; open to further progress and warrants respect under 5lb penalty.

11/8

1st

1

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Universal Story

10st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 4yo filly who opened her account in Newcastle contest four days ago on first attempt over 2m and second start for new yard; respected under 5lb penalty, with further progress plausible.

13/8

Non-runners

Maenad

Verdict

Few of these have much to recommend them at present and AT NO TIME could be the answer. Although she was rather laboured here last time, the addition of cheekpieces could help and her debut form looks strong. Maenad and Java Raja are respected for the Gosdens, while Universal Story is a newcomer of note.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

At No Time

D Express:

Maenad

RP RATINGS:

At No Time

POSTDATA:

At No Time

The Times:

At No Time

Telegraph:

At No Time

The Guardian:

At No Time

Daily Mail:

At No Time

Daily Mirror:

At No Time

The Sun:

At No Time

The Star:

At No Time

Daily Record:

At No Time