July 08 / 16.25 Lingfield

16.25

Good To Firm

Highbet Weekly Racing Rewards Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Highbet Weekly Racing Rewards Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 51

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut when fifth at Haydock (7f, good; 10-1) and he was off the mark on second start, making all to win by 4l at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm); hung markedly left that day but still respected under the penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Command The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Did too much up front over 1m1f on penultimate start but never landed a blow when ridden with restraint in first-time hood (retained) over 7.5f latest; progress has stopped since French Listed win and he still has something to prove beyond 1m.

25/1

7th

3

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Command The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f and 1m1f (did too much up front) in last two appearances; steadily progressive form at 7f-1m otherwise, culminating in French Listed win; hood now fitted; not ruled out.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Command The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Scott

Record of 3-6 last term featured a Listed win (1m) on French soil, which followed a good effort in nursery at the York Ebor festival; failed to get home over 1m2f at Saint-Cloud final start; this looks a stiff task under 3lb penalty returned to domestic duty.

20/1

Form: 55

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow when fifth on his debut at Ascot (5f, good to firm) then took a small step backwards when weakening upped to 6f at Goodwood (good, also May); step up to 7f doesn't look an obvious plus but he's not far away on RPRs.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(12)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Arjack

8st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

He's raced five times and is yet to finish better than fifth, but he's shown promise and wasn't beaten far in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March on his sole run this year; hinted last time that the drop to 6f may suit; no surprise if he gives a good account.

10/1

6th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Arjack

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Failed to progress from his debut effort in three subsequent 2yo runs, including his nursery debut when last seen in October; dropped 4lb but he returns with a point to prove.

10/1

9

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Arjack

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Well-held fifth in his first two runs (5f/6f) before a heavy defeat over 7f at Lingfield (good to soft) in July; has plenty of speed in pedigree and now drops back in trip but he needs a transformation on nursery debut; one of two runners for Richard Hannon.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By leading first-crop sire Starman; 115,000euros foal, 260,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including Excellent Truth (7f-1m2f including Group 3; RPR 116), Memo De L'Alguer (Group-placed Italian 1m-1m4f; 96) and Mirroring (7f 2yo; 75); looks a likely type on paper ahead of this introduction and market should be helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Armstrong

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second over 1m at Kempton (strong finish), Bath (hung left) and Yarmouth (rallied) in all three of his handicaps; 1m2f now looks worth a go.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:30 Yarmouth

Armstrong

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Back from seven months off to be second in handicaps at Kempton (1m, AW; strong finish) and Bath (1m, good to soft); that's three seconds from his five starts and he hung left last time but no shock if he now goes one better.

9/4

2nd

8

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Bath

Armstrong

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Back from seven months off (also gelded) with a promising second of nine on his handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month; up 1lb but he can go well again with further progress on the cards.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; 25-1 and always behind on his debut at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April; that was a warm affair, however, and it would be no surprise to see him do better this time; Oisin Murphy keeps the ride.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Espona Bay

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a less competitive C&D handicap off 2lb lower in May; again inclined to over-race when upped to 1m on turf at Windsor last time, which was another solid effort all things considered but he's vulnerable to improvers in this better race.

10/1

3rd

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Espona Bay

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Has consistent AW form, latterly for new yard; narrowly beat Court Of Stars at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently; possible danger, provided he's as effective back on turf and at new trip.

5/1

1st

8

(7)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Espona Bay

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has made the frame over 6f on his last four starts, running up to his best when third of eight at Newcastle in March; steps back up in trip and again shouldn't be far away.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1 and only a modicum of promise when fifth of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; needs to have improved but that's not out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Karakula Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: James Ferguson

A triple AW winner this year, the latest over C&D in April off 4lb lower; has performed with credit in three outings since and should not be far away.

6/1

3rd

4

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Karakula Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: James Ferguson

Consistent record, mostly on AW, this year features three wins; posted a rare unplaced effort last time (behind Ziggy's Avenger) but shaped as if still in form; ran well on turf two starts ago; solid.

9/2

5th

2

(14)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Karakula Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Most consistent since returning in January, winning three times on the AW including over C&D; another 3lb rise not the end of the world, but the outside stall may make things tricky.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kameko colt; 160,000euros yearling; fourth foal; closely related to Qatari 7f/1m winner Thunder Cat, half-brother to 5f/6f 2yo winner Bountiful (RPR 94); dam 7f and 1m (Group 2) 2yo winner (103), out of maiden half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winners Borgia and Boreal; yard going fine with its juveniles and the market may help ahead of this debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Legacy Rock

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Maiden prior to winning twice at Windsor (good to firm) and running creditably at Nottingham (good) since upped to 1m; creeping up the weights but may remain competitive kept to this trip.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:50 Nottingham

Legacy Rock

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

2-2 since upped to 1m, winning a pair of Class 5 events at Windsor, the latest eight days ago in comfortable fashion; 5lb higher in his hat-trick bid but he hasn't reached his ceiling just yet.

13/8

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 when last of five on his introduction at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); probably one for nurseries; turf debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newbury

Majd Al Kazem

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Absent since a low-key nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good) 268 days ago; gelded prior to his return; improvement essential for today's step up in trip.

33/1

8

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Majd Al Kazem

8st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Ran well in the Catterick maiden won by Reverberate and continues to head in the right direction, as form figures of 543 reflect; further progress is possible but likely needed.

14/1

1

(7)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Majd Al Kazem

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Failed to beat any of his four rivals on debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) but he showed a bit more when fourth of eight at Lingfield (7f, good to soft; 100-1) 28 days ago; may be one for nurseries after one more run.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Held back by inexperience but made some late gains into eighth on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 50-1) 36 days ago; should do better and promises to be suited by stepping up to this trip; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Norfolk Blue

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Hit traffic at Windsor (first-time cheekpieces) last month and built on that back down to 7f last time; been put up 3lb for it but this is less competitive and he's high on the shortlist.

5/4

2nd

2

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Norfolk Blue

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Gelded prior to a couple of fourth-place finishes over 1m this term, latest at Windsor; gives the impression he may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

8/1

4th

5

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Norfolk Blue

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Didn't progress last season and was gelded over the winter; just a fair effort in a less-competitive Yarmouth handicap on his comeback and first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood twice as a 2yo) will need to make a difference.

10/1

Non-runners

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Command The Stars

Telegraph:

Armstrong

The Times:

Legacy Rock

NEWMARKET:

Espona Bay

The Star:

Karakula Dancer

Daily Mail:

Armstrong

D Express:

Armstrong

Daily Record:

Armstrong

RP RATINGS:

Command The Stars

POSTDATA:

Command The Stars

The Guardian:

Command The Stars

Daily Mirror:

Command The Stars