June 04 / 18.15 Ripon

18.15

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 62 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran below market expectations when beaten 15l on debut at Musselburgh (5f, good; 7-2) but he was caught out on the wing that day and improved when runner-up to Argentine Tango, who has since won the Hilary Needler, at Pontefract (5f, good) 35 days ago; solid claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Star Material

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Often slowly away but his refusal to race at Redcar last month was a new low; blinkers tried there are quickly dispensed with; hard to recommend after latest display.

16/1

3

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Star Material

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ran his best race of the year when third of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago, his first run after a gelding operation; regular slow starts aren't ideal and the switch to blinkers isn't enough to earn him the vote.

7/1

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

6/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£52,000 yearling and £350,000 breeze-up purchase; dam 5f 2yo Listed winner (RPR 103); third of six when sent off a short price on debut at Bath (5f, firm; 4-9; wandered around) 12 days ago; should improve for that outing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Fortification

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Big chance on this year's best efforts but his form dipped at York in June and last week's Great St Wilfrid seventh wasn't great either; unraced on slower than good; not sure what to expect.

9/1

7th

12

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Fortification

8st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Brian Ellison

Sprang a 40-1 surprise on his stable debut at York (5f, good) in May and he showed better form in defeat on his next two starts (both at York; 5f and 6f on good ground); messed about at the start when disappointing at York seven weeks ago; still of major interest from a handicapping perspective judged on his run on June 13 and he's unexposed at 6f; contender.

7/1

13th

5

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Fortification

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has maintained his consistency by posting form figures of 143, all in sprints at York, since joining current stable; beat Stargazed by half a length on the first occasion and ran well, despite a tricky draw the way things panned out, in notable handicap most recently; very solid claims.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$350,000 yearling; by No Nay Never; third foal; dam placed 1m2f-1m4f (RPR 79), half-sister to 6f/7f 2yo Group 1 winner Dabirsim, out of a half-sister to Italian 1m1f Group 3 winner Fathayer, is a granddaughter of Italian Oaks winner Bright Generation; the dams' side of the pedigree suggests he may want a bit further but watch the betting on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Scott

Won a 7f novice as a 2yo and he ran over 1m on his reappearance, but his two runs since have been over this distance; went off favourite but met trouble on both occasions, and he has since been gelded; hard to pin down but he's relatively lightly raced and probably has more to offer.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Won a 7f novice as a 2yo and he was tried over 1m on his seasonal/handicap debut in April; dropped to 5f at Sandown nine days ago (tongue tied first time; well backed) and travelled well but met some trouble at a crucial stage; that race set up for the closers and this is a sharper test but he could well have more to offer as a sprinter; cheekpieces now added.

2/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.

4/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
44,000euros yearling; Sioux Nation colt; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Udododontu (7f/1m; RPR 107), Enzemble (1m-1m2f including AW/HK; 88) and What's She At (7f 2yo; 66); dam unplaced 6f-7.4f (RPR 33), half-sister to 6f/7f 2yo winner Witch Of Fife; betting may be informative on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard.

11/8

2nd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good effort when second over C&D (second start) in June; made a big move before not staying 7f here next time and was gelded before finishing a solid second of 16 at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; leading contender.

6/5

2nd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Thirsk

Zoiros

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has shown promise all three starts, losing two places near the finish when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; subsequently gelded) on latest; should be suited by today's drop back to 6f; remains open to improvement and commands plenty of respect.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 29

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when second of ten at Thirsk (5f, good) but proved disappointing at Doncaster (5f, good to firm; raced freely) 18 days ago; needs to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Believeinmenow

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Can pull hard; three places but no wins from 11 starts; capable of going well, as he showed when second in two races in the spring (one on the AW) but not particularly consistent.

20/1

9th

2

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In the frame in six of his ten starts and 1lb higher than when going close over this trip at Southwell (AW) and Beverley (good to soft) in the spring; no headgear for the first time since his third start as a 2yo; each-way claims again.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Believeinmenow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Nine-race maiden whose second-place finishes over 5f in April/May suggest there may be a contest of this nature in him; form dipped when returned to 6f last time.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including White Lavender (5f/5.7f including Group 3; RPR 111) and Blinky (5f including 2yo/AW; RPR 87); dam unraced half-sister to HK 1m Group 1 winner Xtension; watch the market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Enjoy The Night

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Six-race maiden; refused to settle and built up a clear lead at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but was caught inside the final furlong and finished third of eight; there was plenty of encouragement to be taken from that effort and he should be suited by the drop back in trip.

9/1

3rd

8

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Enjoy The Night

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

All races at 5f and he hasn't achieved much in either handicap, for previous yard and this one; some encouragement in pedigree for a step up in trip but probably best watched even so.

12/1

5th

1

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Enjoy The Night

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Down the field in three novice/maiden events and it was a similar tale in added tongue-tie on handicap debut at Thirsk (5f; 28-1) last September; has left the Quinns since; hard to be interested in him back from an absence unless the market speaks favourably; has been gelded.

16/1

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling and £360,000 breeze-up purchase; eighth foal; Profitable colt who is a half-brother to winners World Title (7.4f/1m 2yo, RPR 89) and Big Dream (7f/1m AW; RPR 79); dam Italian 1m winner, half-sister to 6f-7.5f Group 1 winner Gordon Lord Byron; lots to like on paper for a yard that won this with subsequent Abbaye winner Platinum Queen in 2022 and again last year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Great Profit

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Seven-race maiden but he's found only one too good in three of his four starts since joining this stable, including at Ayr (6f, good to firm; lost a shoe) 11 days ago; solid chance.

9/2

2nd

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Great Profit

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Ex-Richard Fahey; runner-up on last two starts, both over 5f here (soft/good to firm), last time finishing clear of the rest when beaten a neck by one completing a four-timer; now tries 6f again; interesting.

4/1

2nd

3

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Great Profit

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Low-mileage sort who posted easily his best effort for new yard with second in 5f Ayr handicap last month; needs considering off an unchanged mark.

13/2

66/1

Form:

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft; 11-1) 67 days ago; refused to enter the stalls at Pontefract in April; needs to improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Monty Magoo

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Showed the right attitude when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) off a 2lb lower mark early last month but then made it six poor efforts from six starts on turf at Beverley a fortnight later; that leaves him with it to prove.

12/1

6

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:40 Beverley

Monty Magoo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

Had stable companion Harswell River (2lb better off) just behind in fourth when winning a Southwell nursery on AW debut last time (well-beaten fifth in a C&D nursery previous start); up 2lb; a possible.

4/1

1st

7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Monty Magoo

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

No improvement for the switch to minor nurseries on his last two starts; hopes appear to rest on the new surface having a positive effect.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £12.27
Trifecta £46.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Profit

RP RATINGS:

Fortification

Telegraph:

Star Material

TOPSPEED:

Believeinmenow

NEWMARKET:

Zoiros

The Times:

Great Profit

D Express:

Great Profit

The Star:

Great Profit

The Guardian:

Fortification

Daily Mail:

Fortification

Daily Record:

Fortification

Daily Mirror:

Star Material

POSTDATA:

Believeinmenow