April 13 / 16.15 Musselburgh

16.15

Good

Sky Bet Club British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Sky Bet Club British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Pinatubo out of a 6f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102) for his notable owner-breeder; represents last year's winning yard; strong credentials.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Dickensian

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Clearly best effort when winning C&D Listed event (good ground) in May, coming from well off strong pace; well beaten in the big 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; needs another personal best, and by some way.

14/1

20th

1

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dickensian

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Finished second in the Windsor Castle over C&D at this meeting 12 months ago before third-place finishes in three more Group/Listed races; returned from eight months off to win a 5f Listed event at York five weeks ago, missing the break but avoiding the fierce early pace as a result and sweeping through late on; has a touch of class and stable sent out the topweight to finish second in this race 12 months ago.

11/1

1st

4

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Dickensian

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

All starts at 5f on good or good to firm; no wins since his debut success at Musselburgh 13 months ago but he ran a belter when second of 20 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot; again very useful form when beaten around 2l by Revival Power in Listed C&D event in August and Doncaster Group 2 three weeks later; solid each-way claims on this reappearance.

9/1

OUR TIP

10/11

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; by first-season sire Supremacy and the first foal of an unraced sibling to Listed and Group 3 winners; major stable; interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:50 York

Clear Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Highly tried after winning a Ripon novice in April and he came up short in Listed/Group 2 company; back on track when second of seven in a 5f nursery at Haydock two weeks ago; raised 2lb and likely he will need to improve again to defy top weight here.

5/1

2nd

1

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Haydock

Clear Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won easily at Ripon (5f, good) in April but found out in a higher grade on her next two starts; back from a small break when a fairly underwhelming third of three over C&D (good) on her nursery debut seven weeks ago; raced freely that day so may do better if settling this time.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Clear Force

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won easily at Ripon (5f, good) in April on second start and mid-division on next two starts in a Listed race at Sandown (5f, good) and the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); now drops back down in grade for in-form trainer and could be a serious force on his nursery debut.

13/8

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£140,000 yearling; Havana Grey half-brother to Spanish 6f 2yo winner Viesgo, out of maiden half-sister to several useful winners; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:02 Doncaster

Frio

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Eyecatching third on his debut for the Quinn yard last spring before hanging left when beaten at a short price at York a month later (front pair proved useful in both races); absent for a year since and the market will be the best guide for his new trainer.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 York

Frio

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

£140,000 yearling; weak 8-1 shot for novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) one month ago and getting squeezed out at the start saw him pushed along in a detached last until halfway, but he ended up third of seven; the front two in that race look pretty useful and he probably is as well.

15/8

4th

4

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 York

Frio

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

£140,000 yearling; weak 8-1 shot for novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) one month ago and getting squeezed out at the start saw him pushed along in a detached last until halfway, but he ended up third of seven; the front two in that race look pretty useful and he probably is as well.

15/8

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£41,000 yearling; by Kodi Bear and the first foal an unraced daughter of a 7f 2yo Group 2 winner; stable has a modest strike-rate with 2yos; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Kodigara

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Five-race maiden; has shown best form over C&D; returns to Musselburgh and could go well, provided he takes to first-time headgear.

12/1

4

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Kodigara

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Second start (runner-up in a three-runner maiden) appeared far and away his best form; third in a Musselburgh seller on latest; now off ten weeks, gelded and upped in trip for nursery/AW debut.

7/1

2

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Musselburgh

Kodigara

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Easily best of three runs came when second over C&D, but that was in a three-runner race and the form could be dubious; had no obvious excuses when well held at Hamilton ten days ago; others have more solid claims.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12th of 17 when 33-1 in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (good to soft) but showed speed before folding and may do better in this sharper scenario with the outing under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(5)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Beverley

Harswell Calling

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Soundly beaten on first two starts (5f, good to soft/good) and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

25/1

10th

4

(5)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Beverley

Harswell Calling

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

16:15 Musselburgh

Harswell Calling

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

swerved right start, in touch with leaders, no extra over 1f out

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros yearling; by first-season sire Starman out of unraced sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Ardad; possibilities, especially if the market speaks positively.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Star Material

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Ripon novice (5f, good) last June and ran well on his handicap debut at Ayr (6f, soft) in September; hasn't featured in two starts this year and has been gelded since last seen in May.

7/1

8th

7

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Star Material

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Best form when winning a Ripon novice event (5f, good) and second in Ayr nursery (6f, soft); chance of emerging on top in this competitive handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

16/1

9th

6

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Star Material

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Of interest on his two best efforts last year, namely a 5f novice win and a good second in a nursery at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting; market useful back from a six-month break.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros foal, £30,000 yearling; by first-season sire A'Ali and the first foal of a Swedish 7f winner; trainer's only 2yo runner thus far this term shaped well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Our Hero Matty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Failed to progress as a 2yo and was well held in sprint handicaps on the AW and turf for previous yard; however, he shaped nicely on his debut for this one when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June so now he's of more interest again.

7/1

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season; well beaten in his two runs this year and has left Brian Ellison since; his mark continues to fall but best watched on stable debut.

20/1

11th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Our Hero Matty

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season, latterly in headgear; made the early running before dropping away on his turf comeback and others have stronger claims.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £18.73
Trifecta £55.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Clear Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Dickensian

The Times:

Star Material

The Sun:

Star Material

Telegraph:

Dickensian

Daily Mirror:

Dickensian

D Express:

Clear Force

The Star:

Clear Force

Daily Record:

Clear Force