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

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

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

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

3rd

15

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Fortification

8st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Brian Ellison

Came with a storming run from the rear to win at 40-1 here (5f, good) last month on his stable debut, and again finished strongly when 1l fourth of 16 here (5f, good) eight days later; he could improve further for this first crack at 6f and is high on the list.

8/1

4th

20

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Fortification

8st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Sprang a 40-1 C&D surprise last week on first start since leaving Archie Watson, finishing fast to lead late on; now 4lb higher but he hasn't had much racing and there may be better still to come.

13/2

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

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

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

7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent maiden who was always well positioned from a rail draw when going close off 3lb lower at Beverley 12 days ago; needs more on just his second go beyond 5f.

6/1

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

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

11

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Enjoy The Night

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well held when down the field in three novice/maiden events, most recently when ninth of 11 at Pontefract (5f, good) in July; still early days but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie added on nursery debut.

12/1

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

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

2nd

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Great Profit

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Modest form in three runs for Richard Fahey last year; tailed off when 200-1 for his stable debut at Carlisle (7f, soft) last month; not easily recommended now handicapping back at 5f.

33/1

8th

8

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:00 Carlisle

Great Profit

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Harrison

Not solid on his sprint form last year for the Fahey yard and contests another novice race rather than switching to a low-grade handicap; sold for 2,600gns and gelded since last run.

33/1

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