June 12 / 14.27 Yarmouth

14.27

Good

Charles Lumsden/ATI Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Charles Lumsden/ATI Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 21- CD

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
July Cup entry who improved on a promising debut effort when making virtually all to win easily over C&D (soft) last October; carries a penalty as a result but he remains a major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Almeraq

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Promising in 6f novice events, winning at Yarmouth on second occasion (soft ground), but it was his runaway Ayr win last July that stamped him as a potential top notcher; still in contention for a York Listed event when clipping heels and taking an horrific fall in September; he remains a sprinter of considerable interest but having a positive experience back on the racecourse may be the number one priority today.

3/1

5

(6)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Almeraq

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Considerable promise on soft ground on both 2yo starts; below par at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on reappearance but bounced back with demolition job in the big-field Ayr Gold Cup Trial (6f, good to soft) in July; it remains to be seen if he's dependent on slow ground but he's a very exciting prospect who could play a leading role today if conditions are suitable.

7/4

1st

7

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Almeraq

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Impressive winner of a 6f soft-ground novice at Yarmouth last season and, although beaten at odds of 4-9 when penalised back there in June, he bumped into the subsequent Group 3 Jersey runner-up that day; didn't take up his engagement in the July Cup but still holds the Group 1 entry at Haydock; clearly well handicapped if those aspirations are realistic.

6/4

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Met with some trouble in running on debut, when not disgraced; unable to build on that (saddle reported to have slipped) at Nottingham latest; could show more now, granted better luck this time.
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10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Bullington Bry

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Joey Ramsden

0-20; tried in different headgear when a below-par seventh in 7f Doncaster handicap last time out; usual cheekpieces are refitted.

11/1

7th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Bullington Bry

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

19-race maiden; had a near-miss at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last summer and was a fair fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) last week; seems tactically versatile and has each-way claims if he responds well to different headgear.

10/1

4th

1

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joey Ramsden

18-race maiden but he was a close third here over 6f in March; below his best at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and now steps back up to 7f with cheekpieces back on; place claims at best.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
$235,000 yearling; first foal; dam 7f/7.4f 2yo winner (including Listed; RPR 99), sister to 7f winner Procrastinate, out of maiden half-sister to 5.5f Group 2 winner Zipping; check the market for clues on debut.
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2nd

3

(6)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Correspondence

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Off the mark at the tenth attempt (first in cheekpieces) when keeping on strongly to win at Windsor 15 days ago (Danger Alert fourth and Over Spiced fifth); up 5lb but still unexposed in the context of this field.

9/4

1st

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Correspondence

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Nine-race maiden but he has shown some promise and he wasn't beaten far at Bath 12 days ago (5.7f, firm); 1lb lower today and now tried in cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Correspondence

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-race maiden and he didn't look an easy ride when second of four in a Wolverhampton novice in February, hanging badly right; only sixth of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (5f, AW) 73 days ago and now returns to turf on his first start since; others make more appeal.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros yearling, 15,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful French 1m4f winner Mystic Sunshine, out of French 10.5f winning sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Monami; market check suggested.
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2nd

5

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up to an odds-on favourite in a C&D maiden (40-1) last June and mostly competitive since; made the breakthrough in a tight finish at Redcar (7f, Class 5, good; 28-1) last November; 2lb higher for seasonal reappearance, representing an in-form trainer.

8/1

1st

12

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Shaped okay in his qualifying races but his handicap debut at Catterick (7f, good) was a backward step and went off 20-1.

20/1

Form: 62

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up significantly on a modest debut effort when racing freely and eventually beaten a head in a Kempton novice event (7f, AW) last month; drop back to this trip could prove beneficial on that evidence and it will be no surprise of this Kingman gelding proves good enough on his turf debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Spy Chief

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Highly tried after trouncing Almeraq in a Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm; receiving 7lb) last June, finishing second in the Jersey Stakes nine days later and not beaten far in the July Cup the following month; finished his 3yo campaign quietly but possible he'll kick on again this year.

5/1

16

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Posted a personal best when a close seventh to No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket, but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since (both at 7f); faces a stern assignment, even if returning to his peak, but at least this drop back to sprint distances looks a positive move.

40/1

6

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Spy Chief

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

All turf starts on good to firm; took his first step backwards in the Hungerford Stakes over C&D most recently; ran well in the Jersey Stakes and July Cup, and holds a leading chance provided he rebounds.

9/4

Form: 07

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up significantly on a moderate debut effort when involved for a long way at Catterick (6f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) latest; could come on again for that but looks to have a tough task in this field.
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7

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Takteek

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Placed once in ten starts, when third of eight at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) three runs back; while 3l defeat at Wolverhampton last time was respectable when upped to 9.4f, and his dam won at up to 11.4f, others preferred.

7/1

5th

12

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Takteek

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Placed once in nine starts when third of eight at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) on his penultimate outing; needs to find more for the longer trip, but his dam won at up to 11.4f so that is possible.

12/1

9

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Takteek

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

0-8; one of his better efforts when third of eight here (7f) ten days ago; down another 1lb, but he still needs more in the returning cheekpieces.

11/2

Form: 77

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in both starts; can only watch in this field.
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12

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

What A Recovery

8st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Minor form thus far, including on handicap debut when a 66-1 chance; opposable.

66/1

10th

7

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

What A Recovery

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: D Donovan

Struggled at big prices in his three qualifying runs but this is more realistic on handicap debut and he's a possible improver on this step up to 1m; needs checking in market.

16/1

7

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:27 Yarmouth

What A Recovery

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

Big prices and well beaten in both starts; can only watch in this field.

100/1

100/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and well beaten in both starts; watching brief advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Lunita

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Finished last behind Midnight Call here earlier this month and she has no form claims.

100/1

8

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:27 Yarmouth

La Lunita

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Triple-figure odds and well beaten in both starts; watching brief advised.

100/1

10th

9

(1)

19th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Lunita

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

300-1 and offered little on her Southwell debut last August (5f).

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.00
Straight Forecast £2.59
Trifecta £8.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Almeraq

POSTDATA:

Spy Chief

The Times:

Spy Chief

The Guardian:

Spy Chief

Daily Mail:

Spy Chief

Daily Record:

Spy Chief

TOPSPEED:

Almeraq

NEWMARKET:

Almeraq

Telegraph:

Almeraq

D Express:

Almeraq

Daily Mirror:

Almeraq

The Sun:

Almeraq

The Star:

Almeraq