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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Almeraq

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive colt who got up on the line in a very tight finish to the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking record in completed starts to 4-6 and confirming that a heavy fall last September has not left a long-lasting mark; an emerging force in the sprinting division and he's from the family of a July Cup winner (Dream Ahead); major contender.

11/2

1st

1

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Almeraq

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Very impressive on handicap debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July before a nasty fall at York, and it was a welcome sight when he reappeared with a Listed win at Salisbury (6f, good); below par on sole run on fast ground and others have more substance to their form, but he's an exciting prospect who could still have plenty more to offer for his top stable.

25/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

0-21; latest of his three seconds was in February in first-time cheekpieces; slipped leaving the stalls on latest start; has since left Joey Ramsden; being visored first time didn't spark anything on penultimate outing but now it's the turn of blinkers and he has one of the better chances on ratings.

9/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

Correspondence

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Running well in turf handicaps this summer, following his success at Windsor (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) with a good second (winner gone in again since) at Bath (5f, firm) two weeks later; up in grade but could well have more to offer.

4/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

20

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Magic Boy

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f winner at Redcar last November; two solid efforts (6f/7f, good ground) last month but he will need more if he is to defy this mark.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Redcar (7f, good); similar form when second of ten at Ripon (6f, good) on his return to action 11 days ago; runs off the same mark today and he is one to take seriously back up to 7f.

7/1

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

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

25th

1

(30)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Often leads; showed high-class form on good to firm ground last summer, runner-up in the Group 3 Jersey (7f) at this meeting, then involved in a tight finish for third place in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f) despite racing away from the main action for much of the way; had some excuses later but he was back on track when a close second in a 6f Listed race at Salisbury recently; can go well from rail draw.

11/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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