May 31 / 14.45 Chester

14.45

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ubettabelieveit colt was well drawn when landing the odds on his debut in maiden here (5.5f, good) 23 days ago by over 3l from Call Me By My Name; that form has been franked so he's not opposed lightly despite having to concede 6lb all round.
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11th

24

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Tricky Tel

8st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; on the up this season, running well from a poor draw at Chester (6f, good) on his reappearance before winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; took his form to a new level when beating older horses at Chester (5f, good to soft) and the manner of that success offered hope of further progress; 1lb wrong under his penalty but horses arriving on the back of a recent win have fared well in this race (Latin Lover won, Dream Composer and Radio Goo Goo both placed) and Toby Moore takes off 7lb; central draw perhaps not ideal but plenty to like otherwise.

25/1

1st

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Tricky Tel

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

The only 3yo in the line-up; began career with two course wins (5.5f/6f, good) last spring and built upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance when scoring at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last month; well drawn today and could still have more to offer if suited by this trip-and-ground combination.

4/1

1st

2

(7)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

Tricky Tel

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Began his career with a pair of 5f wins at Chester last May; progress stalled last summer but he returned from a 223-day absence with a good run back at Chester three weeks ago, third of 12 in a 6f handicap on good ground (wide draw); looks on a good mark but can he deliver away from Chester?

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 726

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First past the post in 5f Kempton novice (hung left and demoted to second) in May but well below that form when only sixth of 12 in 6f Windsor maiden 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.
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5th

3

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:14 Salisbury

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 10lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Still a maiden after 12 runs and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he returned to turf with a respectable fourth at Goodwood (7f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) last week and this race is easier.

4/1

4th

4

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Placed a few times, though only four ran when second at Wolverhampton last time (7f) and that form is unconvincing; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 020

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cable Bay colt enters calculations on the form of his second in a 5.5f maiden here in May but he came in just tenth of 13 in 5f Doncaster maiden two weeks ago; he needs to get back on track.
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8th

6

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Call Me By My Name

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Steph Hollinshead

Early promise for James Horton last season but his campaign rather fizzled out; dropped away in the final 300yds at Haydock on his seasonal/stable debut three weeks ago but he may have needed the run and that was a 0-70; should last longer today.

10/1

9th

12

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Call Me By My Name

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Steph Hollinshead

Early promise for James Horton last season but his campaign rather fizzled out; starts out for a new trainer (sold for 5,000gns in October) off a reduced mark; worth a market check.

40/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Call Me By My Name

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Two good placed efforts at Chester in the spring; gelded after finishing down the field at Royal Ascot and subsequent efforts have been underwhelming; drops into a 0-60 - an uncompetitive one at that - and a revival isn't out of the question.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
200,000guineas yearling; Kodiac colt is a brother to Group-placed 5f/6f winner Walbank (RPR 109) and a half-brother to 5f AW winner Lady Nunthorpe (RPR 72); dam, 5f 2yo winner (RPR 87), is a sister to 6f Listed winner Polybius; catches the eye on paper and yard took this with a debutant 12 months ago; interesting.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 and green when beating only one in novice at York (6f, good to firm) on his debut 16 days ago; this son of Bungle Inthejungle can build on it here.
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8th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Full Gas

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo maiden who failed to settle when back over 7f most recently; performed encouragingly in last two 6f attempts, making the frame at Newcastle (AW) and Haydock; could go well.

11/2

7th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Full Gas

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

No threat to winner but made good headway from the rear to finish second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; eased in grade here and looks well worth another crack at 7f; good chance.

9/2

Form: 06

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Son of Soldier's Call took a big step forward from his debut when sixth of 11 in 6f York novice 16 days ago; he may do better still so possibilities.
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11

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Going Commando

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has shown ability but remains winless after seven attempts and it would be a shock if his first win is registered in this warm contest.

66/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:05 Chester

Going Commando

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Creditable second over C&D (good) in May but not in the same form again since, including when beaten in plating company two starts ago, and needs to up his game; refitted cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.

7/1

3

(3)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Going Commando

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Second of eight at Chester (6f) in May but he's been below his best in two starts since being gelded, including in a seller at Musselburgh (7f; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; blinkers now tried on his first attempt over 1m.

5/1

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
12-1, shaped well when a debut second of eight in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good) four weeks ago; this son of Starman is very much one to consider with better to come.
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8th

9

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Goldenstateofmind

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

On the go early last season before missing the best part of a year; struggled badly in two runs back, having been gelded, and much will depend on first-time headgear.

25/1

7th

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Goldenstateofmind

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Showed promise with second-place finish at Thirsk (5f) on 2yo debut; has regressed in two starts (6f) since but may stage a turnaround now handicapping.

14/1

Form: 06

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Sands Of Mali colt has offered little in 5f Beverley novice and 5.5f Bath maiden this spring; significantly more is required.
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7

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Malinga The Slinga

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Weakened into fifth on last week's nursery debut here (1m; blinkered first time) but he shaped much better than that, ultimately paying the price for trying to match strides with the easy winner; drops back to 7f and remains capable of better.

8/1

8

(3)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Malinga The Slinga

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Has beaten a total of one rival in three starts over 5f-6f on turf; gelded since last seen and blinkers given a go, but a big transformation is needed stepping up another 2f in trip on nursery debut.

10/1

8

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

14:45 Chester

Malinga The Slinga

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Sands Of Mali colt has offered little in 5f Beverley novice and 5.5f Bath maiden this spring; significantly more is required.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £10.77
Trifecta £68.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Come On Over

POSTDATA:

Tricky Tel

NEWMARKET:

Call Me By My Name

Daily Record:

Goldenstateofmind

The Times:

Come On Over

Telegraph:

Come On Over

D Express:

Come On Over

The Sun:

Come On Over

The Star:

Come On Over

The Guardian:

Tricky Tel

Daily Mail:

Tricky Tel

Daily Mirror:

Tricky Tel