April 16 / 16.45 Newmarket

16.45

Good To Firm

bet365 EBF “Confined” Novice Stakes (Have Run No More Than Once) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £11338.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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bet365 EBF “Confined” Novice Stakes (Have Run No More Than Once) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3- BF

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
210,000gns yearling by Lope De Vega; favourite for novice at Kempton (1m, AW) in December and made late headway into third of 13; tongue tied today; Dante and Derby entry who looks sure to improve.
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8th

8

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent this year but made it three wins in 2026 when scoring at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in July and he was a close third to Hickory over this C&D (good to firm) next time; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins on the two Newmarket courses this season (1m, good to firm/good), the latest coming last month when held up; only fifth to Asmen Warrior at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago but saw plenty of daylight in a prominent position and may not have been seen to best effect; this lightly raced 4yo remains one to be interested in.

11/1

5th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.

9/2

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Le Havre out of a 1m3f winner; 11-1, always front rank to win a nine-runner novice at Kempton (1m, AW) in October, well in charge from over 1f out; has Dante and Derby entries; looks a useful prospect at the least.
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7

(1)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Push The Limit

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Two wins and three seconds from his only five races; justified favouritism in a 1m3f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and launched a strong challenge for valuable handicap at Ascot (1m4f, soft) four weeks ago, drawing nearly 6l clear of the third; 1m6f now looks worth a go and he's one of the leading contenders on form.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:15 Ascot

Push The Limit

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Maiden winner who came up shy under penalties but confirmed himself progressive when justifying favouritism in a 1m3f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to soft); hit with a 7lb rise but that form has been franked and this colt might well have appreciably more to offer; the one to beat.

15/8

1

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Push The Limit

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Kempton (1m, AW) last October and reappeared with good seconds in further novice events at Newmarket (1m2f, good) and Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft); needs better on this handicap debut but early days and there's plenty to suggest this longer trip can help.

8/1

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10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related colt by Study Of Man; second favourite for five-runner novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) 12 weeks ago and stuck to his task willingly to turn over the 4-7 favourite (another newcomer); that debut probably leaves him with plenty to find on form but it was promising and he looks sure to stay.
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7

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Chess Dad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has run in three novice events, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) on debut in January; bang there at Newmarket and fourth to Masai Moon at Nottingham (again 1m2f on good) was creditable; granddam was Oaks winner and he also shapes as if improvement is likely at 1m4f; handicap debut.

28/1

4th

2

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:35 Nottingham

Chess Dad

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f, pressed leader 3f out, lost two places under 2f out, no impression final furlong

6/4

4th

2

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:35 Nottingham

Chess Dad

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f

6/4

Form: 3-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling by Cracksman; 20-1 for maiden at Doncaster (1m, good) in September, slowly away and held up last of 11 but running on well from over 1f out to go down by a nose and a neck; has Dante and Derby entries; while the debut form can be questioned, he shaped as if full of promise.
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7th

5

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Valedictory

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stepping up to 1m6f with cheekpieces enlisted resulted in wins at Goodwood (good) and Newmarket (good to firm); that's not ironed out all the kinks, though, as he looked hard work at Glorious Goodwood 18 days ago on his way to a fair fifth of 13, with Small Fry in second; probably needs to resume improvement on this first go at 2m but he's one to be reckoned with if first-time blinkers receive the same response that first-time cheekpieces did.

6/1

5th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Valedictory

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stepped up to 1m6f with cheekpieces enlisted for last two starts and won them both, doing it smoothly at this track (good) and having to battle when prevailing by a neck in valuable race at Newmarket (good to firm); raised another 3lb but looks a serious contender once again.

5/2

5th
3 (3)
Bahadur

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns foal, 60,000gns yearling; tenth foal; Make Believe half-brother to six winners including Enzel (French 1m2f 2yo; RPR 95), Eneryda (French 9.7f-1m4f; 93), Lionella (1m5f/1m6f; 75) and Reel Power (1m; 59); dam Listed-placed 1m4f winner (104); needs to be good to win this on debut.
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9th

12

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Bahadur

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Won five-runner race here (upped to 2m, good) in May and made most when fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW); no room over 1f out at Newbury two weeks ago but the speed with which he dropped out when jockey gave up was still rather disconcerting; place chance if bouncing back.

28/1

7th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Bahadur

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: S Woods

Progressive on AW last autumn and he's been a bit better this season too; won five-runner race at Goodwood (upped to 2m, good) in May and, having been mid-division at Royal Ascot (2m4f), made most when fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW); in the mix.

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Teofilo out of a close relation to Derby/St Leger runner-up Mojo Star; weak 14-1 and slowly away for novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) over three weeks ago, racing freely early on but keeping on well for fourth of nine despite clear inexperience; looks the type to make major progress.
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5th

4

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Sandown

Plymouth Brethren

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Hasn't progressed from his debut run and beat one home on handicap debut at Windsor (1m3f) when tried in a hood; others are more intriguing.

14/1

4

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:50 Windsor

Plymouth Brethren

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Shaped with promise on his Wolverhampton debut (8.6f) in March but he's struggled after pulling hard in his last two starts (1m2f); still early days and hood is now added on handicap debut but he needs to settle much better to make an impact.

10/1

4

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:50 Windsor

Plymouth Brethren

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Shaped with promise on his Wolverhampton debut (8.6f) in March but he's struggled after pulling hard in his last two starts (1m2f); still early days and hood is now added on handicap debut but he needs to settle much better to make an impact.

10/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to three winners with peak RPR of at least 111, notably Journey (1m2f-1m4f including Group 1; RPR 120); co-second favourite for novice at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November, which was in no way matched by his performance (free-going 8th of 12) but he's a late foal and it won't be a great surprise if he's capable of a lot better; stable also runs Valedictory.
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5

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:02 Yarmouth

Lemurian

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Top-class pedigree and came good on his fifth start when blinkered at Windsor (1m, soft), where he was nicely on top at the finish; up 6lb but could have turned a corner.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Lemurian

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Top-class pedigree but he ran to a modest level in three novice/maiden runs and he fared no better on his handicap debut at Newmarket last month (1m2f, good to firm); too soon to write him off and dropping in trip/class in new blinkers could see him fare better.

11/2

7th

10

(9)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:14 Newmarket (July)

Lemurian

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Brother to three winners with peak RPR of at least 111, notably Journey (1m2f-1m4f including Group 1; RPR 120), so going handicapping off a mark of 66 has to catch the eye; latest was easily his closest finish, when about 7l sixth of nine in Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm; 50-1) in April, and he's been gelded since; needs better but market confidence would be interesting.

5/1

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000gns half-brother to high-class Inspiral; 12-1 and hooded when last of four in novice at Newcastle (6f, AW) six weeks ago, unable to get to grips with the principals; faces an extra half mile today but his connections seem to have stronger hopes with Plymouth Brethren.
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6th

12

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Stardrop

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Developed into fairly useful 1m2f Flat handicapper this season; raced far too freely when second on both hurdling starts, more recently when 2-11 favourite at Stratford (2m, good) last month, where he built up a big lead before capitulating in the home staight; has plenty of ability but comes with risk attached; tongue-tie refitted.

5/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000euros yearling by Frankel; ninth foal; half-brother to seven winners, notably A Raving Beauty (1m-1m1f including US turf Grade 1; RPR 113); dam maiden half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Alianthus; this should be a warm race for debut but he needs a market check.
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11

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Scotland

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

Trailed home last of nine in Newmarket contest (1m2f) three months ago on debut; attracted some support and is evidently thought capable of better.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £13.75
Trifecta £77.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valedictory

Telegraph:

Push The Limit

Daily Mail:

Push The Limit

D Express:

Push The Limit

The Sun:

Push The Limit

RP RATINGS:

Valedictory

TOPSPEED:

Valedictory

POSTDATA:

Valedictory

The Times:

Valedictory

The Guardian:

Valedictory

Daily Mirror:

Valedictory

The Star:

Valedictory

Daily Record:

Valedictory