December 14 / 16.15 Southwell (AW)

16.15

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ex-Sir Michael Stoute; by Frankel out of AW winner who's produced decent offspring, notably Group 1 winner Quadrilateral; this one shaped nicely over 7f on Newmarket debut in October and he looks sure to do better now upped in trip for yard that's 10-32 with 2yos on this track.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Pinhole

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Impressive in small-field handicap at Ascot (1m4f, good) in July; soundly beaten when fifth of six in Group 3 at Newbury (13.2f, good to firm) since but this lightly raced 3yo is not written off in view of the Ascot promise.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Pinhole

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Co-favourite for the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) but came eighth, with Furthur 4l ahead in second; evens with these cheekpieces enlisted for a five-runner handicap back at Ascot (1m4f, good) three weeks ago and this time he lived up to market expectations, leading over 1f out to win by just over 5l despite racing a bit freely early on; that much improved form makes him look a strong contender for this 1m5f Group 3.

2/1

1st

4

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Pinhole

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Fourth in a strong Chester Vase (1m4f) on reappearance; performed below market expectations in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f) since but again ran well on bare figures and although raised 5lb he dips into calmer waters in this handicap; raced only four times and still has potential; respected, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

10/11

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
170,000euros yearling; sixth foal; by Invincible Spirit; dam's successful offspring include Jadoomi (7f-1m1f including 2yo/Tapeta/Group 2; RPR 119) and Track Of Time (1m/1m2f including Polytrack; 105); dam 7f French winner, sister to French 2,000 Guineas winner Tin Horse; leading yard has generally good strike-rate with 2yos on AW but 1-12 with them here.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Both wins have been on AW and he ended last season with a comfortable success at Kempton (7f); well held on comeback at Southwell last month, but he may have needed that run and he's still lightly raced after only eight starts; one to keep an eye on back up in trip and down in grade.

7/2

10th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

First six runs were at 1m and he had been disappointing in handicaps; however, that changed when dropped to 7f at Kempton last September and he's well handicapped on that comfortable 2l win despite this 8lb higher mark; it's encouraging that he returns from his absence with the yard in great form.

4/1

8

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All runs at 1m; tad disappointing in handicaps so far but again gave the impression he'd be worth a crack at 7f last time; could easily confirm earlier promise this evening.

9/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam out of multiple Group 1 winner Divine Proportions; well supported for Newcastle debut (1m) last month where a sustained run took him to the front inside the final furlong; showed signs of inexperience there and can improve; strong option.
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5th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Edge Ofthe Unknown

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Record of 0-5 since debut win (AW) and has failed to progress since handicapping; chance depends on how well he reacts to blinkers (replacing cheekpieces worn the last twice).

10/1

9

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

18:15 Doncaster

Edge Ofthe Unknown

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

Won on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last November and has produced fair performances in his three handicaps (1m2f-1m4f, AW/good/good to firm), most recently at Thirsk; however, needs something extra today.

16/1

2

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Edge Ofthe Unknown

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November but he's not really gone on from that and was only fourth of six on handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good; first run since gelded) last month; still early days but he needs improvement with headgear added at this new trip.

6/1

Form: 346

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Some of his form reads well, especially his third on Kempton Polytrack on debut, but he found little back over that C&D last week when a fading sixth of 13; needs to recapture former promise.
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6

(9)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Masubi

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

Some of his form reads well, especially his third on Kempton Polytrack on debut, but he found little back over that C&D last week when a fading sixth of 13; needs to recapture former promise.

9/2

4th

6

(9)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Masubi

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

Some of his form reads well, especially his third on Kempton Polytrack on debut, but he found little back over that C&D last week when a fading sixth of 13; needs to recapture former promise.

9/2

6th

6

(11)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Masubi

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

Form of C&D third on debut has substance and subsequent Doncaster fourth (also 1m) was a small step forward in RPR terms; looks the type to be straightened out by a recent gelding operation; player.

100/30

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam bred three Polytrack winners at up to 7f and this one found 1m2f too much for him on Chelmsford debut in November, albeit it was a fair first effort for a yard that doesn't normally have them ready first time; should find this trip more suitable and can improve.
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3rd

4

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Kokanee

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ed Dunlop

Won at Lingfield (1m2f, soft) in June; not at the same level on his three starts since but he's back on deeper ground today and only 1lb higher than for that last win; possible player.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Kokanee

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual 1m2f winner, latterly this June; backward steps on last two starts, particularly latest on first AW run since 2024; that's a concern but he has a good record when the ground is softer than good, which keeps him in picture.

9/1

9th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Kokanee

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ed Dunlop

Two-time winner, the latest on the turf track here (1m2f, soft) in June; needs to show he is as effective on AW.

6/1

Form: —

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Yard has had plenty of 2yo success in 2024 but this one was completely unfancied for his Lingfield Polytrack debut last month and he finished tailed off; can only watch.
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6th

2

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Yellow Card

10st 1lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster, including at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last May; has mostly been hurdling for this yard and he's been getting better in that sphere, a June win followed by solid second the following month; last two Flat starts for this stable will need improving on, however, and soft ground generates a query.

8/1

2nd

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:06 Worcester

Yellow Card

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Converted a realistic opportunity at Newton Abbot latest (2m6f, good) for a first hurdling win in five tries; penalty demands more, but a tidier round of jumping than any to date could unlock further improvement.

5/2

66/1

Form: 99

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Big prices and never out of the rear division in two 1m events on turf this autumn; heading for handicaps very soon.
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4th

3

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Hill O Rue

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won twice on turf last year (1m1f/1m2f) but has become disappointing this season (unplaced all five starts) and has lots to prove on first AW start since 2024.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hill O Rue

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September but he's struggled in four runs since and latest was at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last month; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he needs major revival back in trip; wears tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Hill O Rue

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last May and he doubled his tally when winning at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September; however, he's been well beaten in three starts this year, including at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) on his first start since wind surgery.

12/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 776

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten 9l+ in three starts on turf and AW, at 7f and 6f, in the summer; gelded since; unlikely winner back from a break.
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1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

Form: 05

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Always behind in both starts over 1m on Polytrack this autumn, faring better at Lingfield on the second occasion; much more to find if the principals run anywhere near their best.
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2nd

1

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Chilli Queen

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

C&D winner who failed by a short head to complete a four-timer at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) last September; has run well fresh in the past, but whether she can do so after eight months off remains to be seen; market may help.

3/1

2nd

11

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Chilli Queen

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Emma Lavelle

1m4f wins in a maiden at Wolverhampton and handicaps at Kempton (made all) and Ascot (raced in second; flashed tail); the latter was a quite valuable race on turf debut (good to firm) nine weeks ago; missed a race last month with infected foot; bids for four in a row and is firmly on the upgrade.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £4.06
Trifecta £10.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pinhole

POSTDATA:

Masubi

The Times:

Edge Ofthe Unknown

Telegraph:

Pinhole

Daily Mail:

Pinhole

The Sun:

Pinhole

The Star:

Pinhole

Daily Record:

Pinhole

D Express:

Masubi

Daily Mirror:

Masubi