June 12 / 14.40 Newbury

14.40

Good

Local IQ EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Local IQ EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unplaced half-sister to two 1m winners, out of 9.4f Listed winner from classy family; yard has healthy record with 2yos here and this Palace Pier newcomer could give a good account.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

A Bit Of Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Has built up a solid record (1122) and posted the last two efforts at Listed level; beaten favourite, showing no further progress, at Salisbury (1m) latest but shaped as if this drop back in trip is needed.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Salisbury

A Bit Of Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won novice events at Newbury (6.5f, good) and Salisbury (7f, good to firm) on first two starts and beaten a head in Listed race at Ascot (7f, good) on latest; made most in all three; stuck to his task extremely well last time but Morris Dancer seems to demand something of a different order.

6/5

1

(5)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

A Bit Of Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Palace Pier colt who is two from two, having narrowly beaten Time To Turn at Newbury (6.5f, good) then justified short odds by a wider margin under a penalty at Salisbury (7f, good to firm); brings potential to this higher grade.

5/2

10/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for a promising second when 8-13 on debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month and his winning stablemate has since made it 2-2; leading claims for top trainer who won this in 2022 and 2024.
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2nd

1

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Time To Turn

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it three wins from his six 2yo starts when landing the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, soft) last October; has also won on good ground; carries a 5lb penalty on his reappearance and Talk Of New York may be his top yard's chief hope, but he won with something to spare at Newbury and could have a part to play.

8/1

1st

6

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Time To Turn

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Possibly unsuited by slow ground in French Group 1 last time; solid and progressive record (2211) otherwise, culminating in Listed success at Ascot (7f, good); leading player on that form, as ratings reflect.

11/4

6

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Time To Turn

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Thrice-raced colt who ties in closely with A Bit Of Spirit on Newbury running; off the mark with wide-margin win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) most recently; stable has landed this prize four times in the last six years; strong claims.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-1 and beaten nearly 7l by the clear winner when fourth on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month; however, his inexperience was evident and this 350,000gns yearling could be capable of considerably better.
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7th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Peel Park

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Yet to progress from last summer's 6f maiden win but made quite encouraging seasonal debut when keeping-on sixth of 14 in Class 2 Newbury handicap (7f, good) last month, and looks well worth a crack at 1m.

12/1

6th

12

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Peel Park

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

6f maiden win last summer; unplaced in good nurseries at York and Doncaster when last seen; gelded during his absence; needs to raise his game.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000euros yearling, 260,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal; dam placed 5f 2yo (RPR 71), out of maiden half-sister to US 1m/1m1f winner; this Australia newcomer has to be of interest given his purchase price.
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2

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Circle Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

He has run well to make the frame on both his starts, latterly when third of six in 7.5f novice here in July; unraced on soft ground but that race has thrown up two winners so he holds leading form claims after a break.

11/10

2

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:13 Beverley

Circle Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Archie Watson

19,000euros yearling, 260,000euros breeze-up 2yo; made the frame in 6.5f contest at Newbury, shaping as if this longer distance will suit; open to improvement.

4/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 110y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Circle Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

19,000euros yearling, 260,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal; dam placed 5f 2yo (RPR 71), out of maiden half-sister to US 1m/1m1f winner; this Australia newcomer has to be of interest given his purchase price.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to connections' Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Wolf Of Badenoch (RPR 101), who won at 15-2 on debut last June; trainer has already enjoyed plenty of 2yo success this year and he's one to be interested in on debut.
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1st

4

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

Lion Of Alba

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Built upon the promise of his debut fifth at Newbury (6.5f, good) when occupying the same position at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft), where he kept on well; he's the type who should have more to offer and today's extra yardage is a likely positive; he's one to consider.

5/2

11

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Lion Of Alba

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

Too Darn Hot half-brother to connections' Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Wolf Of Badenoch (RPR 101); soon in rear at Newbury (extended 6f, good; 16-1) but did some good late work and could be a different proposition this time.

12/1

5th

4

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 110y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Lion Of Alba

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

Third foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to connections' Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Wolf Of Badenoch (RPR 101), who won at 15-2 on debut last June; trainer has already enjoyed plenty of 2yo success this year and he's one to be interested in on debut.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; Mehmas half-brother to winners Glenlaurel (6f 2yo; RPR 99), King Triton (1m; 90) and Shampion (1m2f; 85); he may be one for further down the line but the betting could be informative on debut.
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1st

8

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

McMurray

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.

4/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

McMurray

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.

4/1

8

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:25 Ffos Las

McMurray

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Stepped forward from his debut effort when second of four in novice at Sandown (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago; the winner of that race has since been narrowly beaten in a Listed event; commands respect.

7/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Dark Angel brother to 7f winner Chatham House (RPR 92), half-brother to three winners including Royal Blend (6.7f; 89); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group/Grade 1 winner Aussie Rules, out of 1m2f Group 2 winner; yard won this in 2023; could run well on debut.
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6th

8

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Chapter

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Still quite unexposed but may be ground-dependent; has shown his handicap form (win/third, both over 7f last autumn) on heavy and was withdrawn due to good going on intended reappearance; gelded since he last raced.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m-1m2f winner (RPR 92), half-sister to several winners including Auld Toon Loon (1m2f; 103), out of unraced half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Sleepytime; this Land Force newcomer may be one for later on.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Chepstow

Us Officer

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Beat one rival in each of his first three starts and finished tailed off on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to firm) last month; cheekpieces worn there replaced by a visor, but he still has plenty to prove.

7/1

7

(4)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Chester

Us Officer

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Tom Dascombe

Has beaten one rival in each of his first three starts, over 6f/7f; open to improvement on nursery debut with cheekpieces applied, but it will be needed.

10/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam unplaced half-sister to winners including Stormy Ocean (useful 1m-1m3f), out of 6f winning half-sister to yard's 1m2f Group 2 winner Eminent; this Advertise newcomer takes on males and may be best watched.
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5th

10

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Politely

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Martyn Meade

Complete turnaround on two modest turf runs when upped to about 1m on AW, well clear at Lingfield then winning with something to spare on handicap debut at Wolverhampton recently; up 6lb but she can rise further.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Politely

8st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Martyn Meade

Modest form in two turf runs last summer, but a complete contrast when bolting up by 5l in a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) four weeks ago (runner-up has won since); this is likely to be harder on handicap debut, but she is clearly progressive.

2/1

1st

6

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Politely

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Martyn Meade

Modest form in two turf runs over shorter last summer; should do better at some point.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.60
Straight Forecast £43.56
Trifecta £132.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Time To Turn

D Express:

Circle Of Magic

Telegraph:

Lion Of Alba

LAMBOURN:

A Bit Of Spirit

The Star:

McMurray

Daily Mirror:

Circle Of Magic

RP RATINGS:

Time To Turn

POSTDATA:

Time To Turn

NEWMARKET:

Time To Turn

The Times:

Time To Turn

The Guardian:

Time To Turn

Daily Mail:

Time To Turn

The Sun:

Time To Turn

Daily Record:

Time To Turn