November 21 / 13.30 Lingfield (AW)

13.30

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Gamble Responsible At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns foal, 500,000gns yearling; only fifth of 15 when sent off 11-4 joint-favourite for this month's Newmarket debut (7f, good), but that was still a solid start; bred to be useful and no surprise if he now steps forward with a tongue-tie enlisted.
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12

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Noble Champion

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Left his previous form way behind when a commanding winner of the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); he needs to prove that level of performance was no one-off but the runner-up has since gone well in the July Cup and this 3yo is entitled to respect.

11/2

1st

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Noble Champion

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runaway winner at Lingfield (7f) last autumn but has not built on that, always in rear when dropped in trip for Listed sprint at Newbury last month; this looks a stiff task but at least returning to 7f should help.

33/1

7th

6

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Noble Champion

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won by clear daylight at Lingfield (7f, AW) last autumn and ran pretty well in the Group 3 Greenham here on reappearance; gave the impression he failed to stay 1m when third in conditions race at Goodwood since; improvement required but today's drop in trip could be a catalyst for just that.

14/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green and was found to have been struck into when sixth of nine on his Doncaster debut (7f, good to firm; 50-1) in July; brother to two AW winners and interesting to see what the market says about him on return.
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11th

5

(3)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Vocal Legend

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Charles Hills

Both wins over 6f on the AW but he confirmed he stays this far at Doncaster (good) in June, when chasing home one who is going the right way; looks likely to have more to offer.

3/1

2nd

8

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Vocal Legend

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f AW winner this year, latterly in valuable Lingfield handicap in April; didn't run badly when back on turf at Ascot last month (race won by Up The Pace) but needs to find something extra on this return to 7f.

10/1

7th

12

(2)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Vocal Legend

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

2-2 since dropped to 6f, notably when pouncing late in a Lingfield handicap on Good Friday (Kiniro third); 3lb rise not excessive and his stable have some useful 3yo sprinters this year; high on the list.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 26

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when second of 12 on her Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) in September and ran to a similar level when sixth of 14 in a Class 2 maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft; wasn't ideally drawn) last month; shortlisted in this company.
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7

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilhelmina

8st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed in two 7f Polytrack novices last autumn and narrowly landed a Beverley novice (8.5f, good) on her return in April, but held in both handicaps in the meantime; only 1lb lower and others are preferred.

8/1

Form: 70

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in midfield on last month's Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) and met trouble when well beaten at Doncaster (7f, soft) 16 days later; probably has a bigger effort in him, but that may not come until handicapped after this.
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4th

2

(11)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cancel Culture

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

dwelt start

50/1

4th

2

(11)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cancel Culture

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

dwelt start

50/1

14th

2

(16)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:51 Doncaster

Cancel Culture

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Fanshawe

Displayed ability when seventh of 14 at 14-1 on recent debut at Kempton (7f, AW); improvement is needed but his in-form trainer isn't known for first-time-out 2yo winners and it will be no surprise if this brother to 1m1f Listed winner Markazi takes a sizeable step forward today; not ruled out.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
January foal by Sea The Stars; 100,000euros foal; half-sister to winners Lose Yourself (Group-placed 7f 2yo; RPR 102), Astral Path (6f 2yo; 83), King Path (French 1m AW; 81) and Hafez (Qatar 10.5f/1m3f); dam French/US 7f-8.5f winner (including 2yo/Group and Grade 3; 107); interesting newcomer for double-handed stable that does well with 2yos first time.
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6th

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Astral Sea

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Four-race maiden who is in good hands but holds far-from-solid claims on her 7f/1m form; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear and new trip.

12/1

9

(5)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:12 Yarmouth

Astral Sea

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Held in three AW novices over 7f/1m during the winter; makes her turf/handicap debut after six months off and bred to be better than she has shown; market useful.

9/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Astral Sea

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Both starts over 7f, better effort when fifth at Lingfield on debut; in good hands but needs improvement to get off the mark and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

16/1

40/1

Form:

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when well beaten on his Goodwood debut (6f, good to firm) in July; bred to handle the AW but may need more time.
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9

(11)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Rumseg

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

Has a weights pull with Sol Agent on recent Brighton form (1m2f, good to firm) when the run might have been needed but, now in his fourth handicap, there might be others who are less exposed off their current marks.

20/1

9

(11)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Chepstow

Rumseg

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

Has a weights pull with Sol Agent on recent Brighton form (1m2f, good to firm) when the run might have been needed but, now in his fourth handicap, there might be others who are less exposed off their current marks.

20/1

3rd

1

(4)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Rumseg

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Hughie Morrison

One turf start, when well held on his introduction; no improvement from a fair AW debut, the last twice in 1m handicaps and latterly when running poorly in first-time blinkers (discarded); has been gelded and now goes up in trip on his return to turf.

7/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Dutch Art; 30,000gns foal, 68,000gns yearling; dam 5f winner (including Listed; RPR 95), half-sister to 5f-5.5f winner Rolfe Rembrandt (including 2yo/AW), out of useful Italian 5f-6f winner (including 5f Listed) Rebecca Rolfe; stable can get them ready first time so well worth a market check.
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1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Territories; 9,000gns foal, £50,000 yearling; half-brother to winners Ajwad (UAE 6f-1m2f dirt/turf; RPR 107), Lightning Attack (1m AW/1m2f turf, 78; 2m/2m1f hurdle) and Top Daay (French 9.5f Flat and 2m1f/2m3f hurdle); dam once-raced sister to 1m2f/1m4f winner; had wind surgery in September; watch market on debut, for stable that also runs Vocal Legend.
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5th

2

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Dragon God

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tony Carroll

Still a maiden after ten runs but has been placed twice on good to firm ground this spring (6f/5f) and may not have been suited by good to soft when slightly disappointing last time; this trip could be ideal; no surprise if he features.

7/2

6th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dragon God

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to score but he ran respectably on his last two starts, finishing third at Leicester (6f) last month and again at Windsor (5f, also good to firm; yet to race on slower than good) a fortnight ago; return to this trip can aid his cause and he looks the best of three chances for Tony Carroll.

7/2

3rd

6

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Dragon God

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Hasn't been with Tony Carroll for long and there has been clear promise in two runs since returning to turf, latterly when a close third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; runs off the same mark and has the assistance of Rossa Ryan for the first time; high on the list.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Legends Of War; half-brother to the stable's 7f/1m AW winner Rey De La Batalla (RPR 76); dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo/AW; 81), sister to useful 5f 2yo/1m winner Upward Spiral; yard wouldn't be known for winning 2yo newcomers; refused to enter stalls on last month's intended Kempton debut.
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11th

11

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Dios De La Guerra

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon Dow

Regressive maiden who had breaks between his three handicaps runs last year (beaten a long way each time); the first-time headgear will need to be a difference maker back from six months off.

25/1

7th

6

(3)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Dios De La Guerra

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Showed promise when third of eight in a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) in March, but failed to beat a rival on handicap debut here (7f) three weeks later; not seen since and has something to prove.

20/1

10th

9

(3)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dios De La Guerra

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield over 5f out

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
May foal by Starspangledbanner; 5,500euros yearling, 12,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; first foal; dam 6f-1m winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 80), half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Bella Colombia, out of maiden half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Alzerra; stable not associated with winning 2yo newcomers.
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6

(1)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Juanfortherhode

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Simon Pearce

Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three AW novice/maiden races (7f-1m2f); switched to turf and fitted with cheekpieces for this handicap debut; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Juanfortherhode

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Simon Pearce

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2f out

16/1

9th

6

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juanfortherhode

8st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Simon Pearce

towards rear

100/1

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Straight Forecast £5.97
Trifecta £13.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Champion

Daily Mail:

Oxford Circus

POSTDATA:

Best Rate

Daily Mirror:

Astral Sea

The Sun:

Wilhelmina

Daily Record:

Oxford Circus

The Times:

Noble Champion

Telegraph:

Noble Champion

The Guardian:

Noble Champion

D Express:

Noble Champion

The Star:

Best Rate