February 27 / 17.30 Chelmsford (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

bet365 Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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bet365 Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12- D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Both runs at 1m and hooded; won narrowly at Southwell before going down by only a neck to a Group-class colt over C&D; gelded since; sets a lofty standard here.
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5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced centre, pressed leader, weakened over 1f out

16/1

5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has progressive form over 1m on AW; good third in useful conditions race at Chelmsford most recently, shaping as if this drop in distance is worth exploring; interesting turf debutant.

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Port Light

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Posted a win (at Southwell) and a near-miss (over this C&D) from his first two starts; then gelded and won by 5l at 1-4 over C&D in February; this is much tougher but he's a likeable prospect who could hold his own.

5/1

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7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fulfilled debut promise when looking good at Newcastle (1m) 23 days ago, coming clear in the closing stages; should be competitive with his penalty.
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9th

9

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Crack On Boys

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

A well-treated dual Tapeta winner at Newcastle who ran in a Class 2 there last time but that was his third below-par performance in succession; has to bounce back.

12/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Crack On Boys

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Won a Racing League handicap over C&D last summer off 2lb lower; not so good twice since and a personal best is required to maintain his unbeaten record over C&D.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Crack On Boys

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Encouraging third at Sandown (1m, good) in July on second handicap start then beat 13 rivals to win in the Racing League at Newcastle (1m, AW), where he reverted to hold-up tactics; he's a leading candidate today.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer-owned gelding who cost £25,000 as a yearling; first foal; dam unraced sister to 7f winner Alnaas; claimer ridden and likely best watched.
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10th

9

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Daddy Chill

8st 10lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Left Andrew Balding's yard (still runs in his colours) after two encouraging runs in early 2025; poor form this year and opposable despite his basement mark.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Daddy Chill

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Seven-race maiden; had excuse when well-beaten 50-1 shot on last month's stable debut (saddle slipped) but his headstrong tendencies remains a serious worry.

33/1

9th

7

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Daddy Chill

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Unexposed 4yo but he's generally struggled so far and was tailed off in a C&D handicap (40-1) in March; dropped another 5lb but he's with another new yard now and has plenty to prove; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; sister to 9.4f-1m4f AW winner Charlie's Choice (RPR 85); dam lightly raced French maiden (runner-up over 1m2f), half-sister to useful French 1m3f winner Himola; hooded for debut and stable's newcomers are usually best monitored.
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4th

9

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:23 Ascot

Sibling Rivelry

8st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Simcock

Three wins last year and she made it four overall when doing well to score on her comeback at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) in May; back in that sort of form when third at Yarmouth three weeks ago but she'll need a career best in this company.

16/1

3rd

6

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Sibling Rivelry

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Simcock

Well backed when winning at Windsor (extended 1m3f, good to firm) last month; the step up to a Class 3 proved beyond her at Goodwood four weeks ago but she is respected back in these calmer waters.

5/1

7th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Sibling Rivelry

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Simcock

Unraced on soft/heavy; appeared to have something in hand at Windsor (11.5f) last week on seasonal debut, taking turf record to 2-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-7; back up two grades but looks well treated under a penalty (future mark 1lb higher) and won over C&D last August; may improve further to boot; respected.

7/2

16/1

Form: 0-46

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His second run was the best when fourth of eight at Kempton (7f); will need more here and looks one for handicaps.
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10th

11

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Final Night

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Four wins at Kempton between last October and this March and placed twice in a row on the other Newmarket course in May (1m, good to firm/good) before solid sixth of 18 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last month; his yard is in excellent form and he's an each-way contender.

11/1

6th

18

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Final Night

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John Butler

Four-time AW winner who is 0-6 on turf but his 40-1 second of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) was a good effort in May and he backed it up when third to Sterling Knight over that C&D (good) a fortnight later; sole start on good to soft (1m2f) last year was inconclusive but he'll do well to defy this career-high mark.

20/1

3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Final Night

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Things clicked with four AW wins between October and March and he transferred that improvement back to turf when second of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Sterling Knight third); could be thereabouts.

8/1

200/1

Form: 67

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in both her runs here, over 1m and 1m2f; unlikely to make an impact.
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8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Argentum

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Matt Crawley

Longstanding maiden who's done most racing over further, latterly 1m6f; not a bad effort in first-time cheekpieces on Polytrack in May but she's had any number of chances.

25/1

8th

10

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Argentum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

0-13 but she has posted some solid efforts, including when third of 12 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in January; respectable effort there in first-time cheekpieces three weeks ago but her stamina for this far isn't assured.

14/1

6th

12

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Argentum

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Matt Crawley

Creditable third over C&D in January but she's struggled since, including over hurdles in March; record is now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

8/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only one home at Haydock last August (7f) and left Richard Fahey's yard for 5,500gns; limited appeal.
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8th

10

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Surprise Again

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Poor form in five starts, including in two handicaps (6f/7f); absent for 254 days and much better is needed.

50/1

10

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Leicester

Surprise Again

8st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Poor form in four starts, including his handicap debut (6f, good to firm) in May; gelded since; plenty to prove.

33/1

6

(6)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield

Surprise Again

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: J R Jenkins

Struggled on his sole start for Richard Fahey and two outings over 1m for this yard; out of a 6f winner so the drop down in distance might help but it does need to now back on turf for handicap debut.

25/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,500euros yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Tawhiri (French 6f including AW) and Diva Victoria (French/Spanish 6.5f-1m); dam unraced half-sister to 12.5f Group 2 winner Raabihah; one of two newcomers representing this yard.
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6th

5

(9)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ffos Las

Grande Armee

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Finished about 10l behind Shabu Shabu at Leicester when both were making turf/handicap debut; however, has raced only four times and is in good hands, so may do better still.

16/1

3

(13)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Grande Armee

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

No solid form in her three qualifying races over 1m on AW but it's easy to think that 1m2f+ will suit now that she goes handicapping.

8/1

3

(13)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Grande Armee

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

No solid form in her three qualifying races over 1m on AW but it's easy to think that 1m2f+ will suit now that she goes handicapping.

8/1

100/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 256 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never threatened after a slow start on last summer's debut at Thirsk (6f; 33-1) and was beaten about 10l.
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2

(8)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Eleonora Gonzaga

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Patrick Owens

Well beaten in the second of her three qualifying races but this month's Lingfield sixth (1m, AW) was quite encouraging; moves up in trip for today's handicap debut; further progress is possible.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Eleonora Gonzaga

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Patrick Owens

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

8/1

6th

3

(6)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Eleonora Gonzaga

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Patrick Owens

midfield, headway inside final 110yds, no impression

33/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to four winners including Ebbesbourne (7f AW 2yo/1m2f turf; RPR 92), Mrs Benson (7f AW; 73) and Intello Star (Australian 5f); dam 6f AW winner (73); lacks experience and she's drawn wide.
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10th

6

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigfield Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Offered something when fifth of seven at Southwell (1m; 40-1) on second start, but she's dropped off the radar since, toiling in cheekpieces at Redcar (1m, good to firm) latest; headgear tweaked seeking a revival.

16/1

10th

6

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigfield Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Offered something when fifth of seven at Southwell (1m; 40-1) on second start, but she's dropped off the radar since, toiling in cheekpieces at Redcar (1m, good to firm) latest; headgear tweaked seeking a revival.

16/1

7th

3

(4)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Bigfield Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alice Haynes

pressed leader, weakened quickly from 2f out, eased inside final furlong

13/2

16/1

Form: 8-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished well for fourth at Southwell (1m) but a line through the winner gives her a good bit to find with Crack On Boys.
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6

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:33 Nottingham

Yes Honey

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Hinted at ability on her first two starts but she was down the field on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; 33-1) in March; off since and makes her turf debut over a new trip with plenty more needed.

33/1

7th

2

(3)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yes Honey

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Handicap debutante; not entirely solid on her maiden/novice form but caught the eye on penultimate start and has possibilities provided that promise is confirmed.

14/1

2

(3)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yes Honey

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Handicap debutante; not entirely solid on her maiden/novice form but caught the eye on penultimate start and has possibilities provided that promise is confirmed.

14/1

200/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,500gns foal; at 80-1 she didn't show much promise for the immediate future at Kempton (1m).
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12th

12

(12)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Make A Note

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Dean Ivory

midfield

100/1

12th

12

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Make A Note

8st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Dean Ivory

ran green throughout, midfield

200/1

7th

5

(7)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Make A Note

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

2,500gns foal; first foal; dam 7f winner (including AW; RPR 79), half-sister to two winners; this newcomer may be one for further down the line.

50/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to the stable's smart 1m3f-1m6f winner Caius Chorister; dam 11.6f-2m winner (90), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Havre De Paix; likely to want further than this but needs checking in the betting (trainer runs two).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Belle Amie

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Simcock

Broke her duck at first attempt for this yard, in a 1m4f classified in February; returned to turf with a creditable third in handicap at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) before winning one comfortably from midfield at Bath (11.5f, good) 13 days ago; up 5lb but she's now on a bit of a roll.

7/4

1st

8

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Belle Amie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Simcock

Consistent maiden for David Menuisier; won a 1m4f classified race on her debut for this yard and then ran pretty well in a Windsor handicap (11.5f, good to firm); on the shortlist.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £1.70
Straight Forecast £1.73
Trifecta £6.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Port Light

NEWMARKET:

Crack On Boys

The Star:

Crack On Boys

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TOPSPEED:

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