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Racing To School Reaches 250,000 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Racing To School Reaches 250,000 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns yearling; first foal out of a sprint maiden (RPR 52) and half-sister to 6f winner At A Clip; not drawn great but interesting that Charles Bishop presumably prefers him over winning stablemate Kesta.
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8th

1

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

10st 2lb

J: Mme Frida Valle Skar

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over 5f here last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; he has offered more than enough this year to think he had trained on and his mark is slowly dropping; gelded since latest start and one to consider back up to 6f; cheekpieces worn on last two starts are now discarded.

14/1

9th

11

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over C&D last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; two sound efforts this year, including in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (5f, good) eight days ago; this test should suit and he's a possible.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winning sprinters and his dam was quick; took a while for the penny to drop last week at Leicester (5f, good) but nothing finished stronger; needs considering, for all that being drawn on the wing is anything but ideal.
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7th

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Two runner-up finishes for his new yard prior to scrambling home in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; 4lb rise not obviously generous but the new cheekpieces could help; promise on good to soft as a 2yo.

9/2

1st

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Logi Bear

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Started nurseries on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon but has found his level again now, narrowly being denied off 1lb lower last time (best of the group that started out racing near side at Nottingham); this half-brother to a C&D winner is shortlisted.

9/4

2nd

6

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Logi Bear

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Won a Newmarket novice (6f, good) last May, his third start, but beaten 11 times since including all four runs for John Butler; his penultimate second at Thirsk was a good run though and when down the field at York last time it was a Class 4; not out of it.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns foal who was 33-1 at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) but showed pace before going down by only 4l to a well-touted Hannon newcomer; that was an encouraging start.
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6th

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Guernsey Lady

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Sole win was in a novice last May but she's on a reduced mark and has been placed at Bath (5.6f, good to firm) and Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) in her two runs this season; should go well again after a short break and she's still unexposed on AW.

7/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12th foal; closely related to 5f/6f winner Fort Del Oro (including Listed; RPR 109) and half-brother to four winners including Gyldan (5f; 87) and Xanthe (5f 2yo; 83); dam won the Queen Mary; bred to be quick and has a positive draw.
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1st

1

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Secret Santa

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All starts on good; beaten under 3l by subsequent Windsor Castle winner on 5f debut last May then finished third to subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) a fortnight later; latter event worked out extremely well so disappointing he couldn't get the job done at Bath (odds-on) the following month; not seen since but good chance of making a successful handicap debut/reappearance if ready and tapping back into that initial promise.

9/2

3rd

5

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

18:20 Bath

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability when fourth at Goodwood (5f; has produced winners) on debut and stepped up on that when third at Newbury (6f, also good) three weeks ago; latter race is working out strongly and he holds clear claims.

9/4

3rd

13

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Secret Santa

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Queen Mary winner for his connections; showed ability with his fourth-place finish at Goodwood (5f) while shaping as if this longer trip will suit; jointly sets the standard with stablemate French Affair.

10/1

Form: 21

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green when a 20-1 second at Wolverhampton and wiser to the job in hand when always prominent at Brighton to win fairly readily; has the penalty in what's probably a stronger race and Charles Bishop, who was aboard on debut, rides Havana Hurricane.
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13th

20

(20)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Kesta

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) off 3lb higher in October; he's performed below that level in his three outings this year but latest fifth over 5f here was a bit better and he should be suited by the return to 6f; no shock were he to bounce back to form with a bang.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; however, he's struggled in three starts since (two this year) and drops back in trip with a bit to prove.

25/1

11th

1

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Busy spell as a juvenile included wins in Brighton maiden (5.5f) and course nursery (5f, again good to firm); also stays 6f and landed series final at Nottingham (good to soft) in October; more exposed than most of these and finished last on his reappearance, however; drops back down in grade.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed speed but dropped away to beat only two home at Bath (5f, good to firm); went off at only 7-4 so presumably thought capable of better.
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5th

7

(2)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Sayidah Poets

8st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

All three races have been over 5f on good or good to firm; raced freely, made most and faded on first two starts, here on second occasion; then met traffic problems when trying to come from the rear on latest outing; however, she's now dropped in class and does have some ability.

5/1

8th

13

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:42 Doncaster

Sayidah Poets

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Earthlight filly has gone too freely and failed to last home in a pair of 5f novices at Bath and Goodwood this spring; she's capable of better if becoming more tractable.

20/1

8th

13

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:42 Doncaster

Sayidah Poets

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Earthlight filly has gone too freely and failed to last home in a pair of 5f novices at Bath and Goodwood this spring; she's capable of better if becoming more tractable.

20/1

Form: 2

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of speed in the Brocklesby (5f, good to soft) before narrowly outpointed by the Hannon-trained favourite; a few in behind at Doncaster have run well since but he has to overcome a low draw.
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3

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Son Of Sarabi

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jonathan Portman

Effective on fast and soft ground; inconsistent seven-race maiden but he's had three close calls including when front-running in a maiden at Bath (5.6f) last month; on reduced mark now back in a nursery and he could make another bold bid.

6/1

6

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Son Of Sarabi

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Just missed out in the Brocklesby (5f, good to soft) on his debut and ran well for second on his nursery debut at York in July (6f, good to firm; first run after a gelding operation); not so good on his last two starts but this is much weaker and he has to be high on the list.

2/1

10

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Son Of Sarabi

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Beaten a nose in the Brocklesby in March (5f, good to soft) and tapped back into that promise when close second on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm); however, this is a hotter contest and he failed to shine in the Super Sprint two weeks ago (5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained).

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Storm Call (RPR 82); dam placed 6f-8.4f (75), half-sister to German 1m Group 2 winner Electrelane and useful 5f-1m winner Imperialistic Diva; in a top yard so market instructive.
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2nd

2

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:50 York

Sands Of Spain

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won 5f novice events at Carlisle and Newcastle this summer before a fine third in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5f, good); highly tried since and today's return to 5f should be in his favour; not ruled out now making his nursery debut.

5/1

6

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Sands Of Spain

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Ran well in the Super Sprint at Newbury during his spell over 5f; not disgraced when favourite for 6f sales race at Newmarket (good to firm) most recently, albeit failed to improve for the new trip.

16/1

1

(20)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Sands Of Spain

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Found himself isolated from the main action when disappointing in a Group 3 at Goodwood; had been nicely progressive and was conceding weight to the front two (including Windsor Castle winner Havana Hurricane) when third in the Super Sprint at Newbury despite losing his focus and wandering when hitting the front; strong chance, provided he gets home over 6f (kept to 5f thus far).

3/1

Form: 34

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in two Southwell races over 5f and her yard has better chances.
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1

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shetakesthegold

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Record is just 1-9 but she gained the win (6f, turf) off current mark; should be competitive if taking well to first-time headgear.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:12 Brighton

Shetakesthegold

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a Catterick nursery (6f, good to soft) in July; not seen to quite the same effect in three subsequent runs but she chased home an improver here (5.3f) last time and this return to slower ground looks a positive; in the mix back up in trip.

4/1

3

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Shetakesthegold

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Delivered on earlier promise when winning Catterick nursery (6f, good to soft) in July, her fifth start; not seen to quite the same effect on good ground on last two outings (6f/5f) and may encounter even quicker conditions here.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns yearling; eighth foal; closely related to winners Zuhair (7f-8.4f; RPR 82) and Star Mind (7f; 77), half-brother to winners Gallovie (6f-8.5f; 86) and Pink Storm (5f; 76); dam Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner (87); stable's 2yos already off the mark.
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3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Oh West Virginia

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Struggled in three novice/maiden events before finishing last of 13 in a Chester seller (7f, good) in June; left Hugo Palmer for 1,000gns since; has lots to prove now upped to 1m and can only be watched on nursery/stable debut; blinkers worn last time are removed.

25/1

5

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:50 Chester

Oh West Virginia

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Hugo Palmer

Unable to land a telling blow in three sprints last month; combination of new trip, gelding operation and first-time blinkers may prompt some improvement here but he still looks opposable from stall 10.

33/1

3

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Oh West Virginia

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Hugo Palmer

Not much to shout about following two runs and needs to show improvement.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Havana Gila (RPR 80); dam 6f AW winner (89), half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Paws For Thought; Jim Crowley 3-14 for the stable.
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2nd

6

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

20:21 Brighton

No Claims Bonus

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Twice placed in eight starts and by no means disgraced when fifth of 13 at Lingfield (6f, good) a fortnight ago, finishing half a length behind Saeculamation; each-way claims.

6/1

5th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

No Claims Bonus

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

No problem with the longer trip when third of ten at Lingfield (6f, AW) four weeks ago, but still needs to show she is capable of comparative form on turf.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

No Claims Bonus

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Harry Eustace

Yet to kick on from her Wolverhampton third last September (5f) but she wasn't able to show what she could do at Nottingham on her recent return, having nowhere to go as the race was unfolding; steps up to 6f and remains capable of better.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Epicuris (1m2f 2yo Group 1), Indeed (smart 1m-1m2f) and Austere (US 1m 2yo Listed); likely best watched.
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4

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Irish Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ran well in the Super Sprint; comfortably held in the face of a stiffer task in the Gimcrack upped to 6f since and this is an easier assignment; still unproven beyond 5f, however.

14/1

4

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Irish Fighter

9st 2lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Ismail Mohammed

Fairly useful over 5f and ran creditably in the Super Sprint at Newbury most recently; however, he looks a fair way below Gimcrack standard and doesn't seem to be crying out for the extra furlong yet.

25/1

5th

11

(20)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Irish Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Mid-field in Norfolk at Royal Ascot before readily landing the odds in maiden at Windsor (5f, good to firm) later in June; has a bit to find with some of these but he's going the right way and impossible to discount.

12/1

Non-runners

Burdett Estate, Goldenstateofmind, Henfield

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £13.48
Trifecta £225.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Son Of Sarabi

Telegraph:

Havana Hurricane

NEWMARKET:

No Claims Bonus

The Guardian:

Guernsey Lady

The Star:

Sands Of Spain

POSTDATA:

Son Of Sarabi

LAMBOURN:

Son Of Sarabi

The Times:

Son Of Sarabi

Daily Mail:

Son Of Sarabi

Daily Mirror:

Son Of Sarabi

The Sun:

Son Of Sarabi

Daily Record:

Son Of Sarabi

D Express:

Havana Hurricane