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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Command The Stars

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

2yo Listed winner in France (1m, very soft) and, having been gelded, he was back on song at Ripon (1m, good to firm) last month when first past the post (demoted to third due to interference); slow ground would hold no fears but it was a small field last time and this race is much hotter.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Command The Stars

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

French Listed win on very soft ground last autumn has left him difficult to place this season; pulling hard all three starts hasn't helped and he comes right back down in trip having been gelded since last seen a couple of months ago; has it to prove.

8/1

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

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
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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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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3rd

3

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Espona Bay

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

AW winner who doubled his tally when grabbing the favoured stands' rail here 12 days ago; prevailed by only half a length and has a 5lb higher mark today (also had claimed 3lb off his back last time); perhaps vulnerable.

6/1

1st

4

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Espona Bay

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton in May and close up in next two races, at 1m and 7f; finished last at Lingfield 12 days ago but that was over 6f.

11/2

5th

5

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Lingfield

Espona Bay

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made the breakthrough at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in May and he's finished a creditable third on turf (1m, good to firm) and Tapeta (7f) since; now returns to sprinting but he has plenty of form at this trip and still looks on a workable mark; in the mix.

11/4

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Karakula Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Three-time AW winner for James Ferguson in early part of this year and placed on both subsequent turf starts (1m, good to firm/good); didn't fire on Tapeta last month but makes stable debut from a workable mark.

7/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:51 Southwell (AW)

Legacy Rock

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland

Won back-to-back handicaps at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May before a good second in his hat-trick bid at Nottingham; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't fired in his last two runs and others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

7

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Legacy Rock

9st 6lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Dr Richard Newland

Won back-to-back handicaps at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May before a good second in his hat-trick bid at Nottingham; only 1lb higher here but his progress came to a halt at Salisbury (last of six) in June and he has a bit to prove after that.

12/1

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

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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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.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:36 Brighton

Norfolk Blue

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Had plenty of chances with him now 0-11 but he brings the best form and cheekpieces are back on after flirting with a visor last time.

4/7

5th

9

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:09 Haydock

Norfolk Blue

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden but he's knocking at the door, short of room when second of six at Sandown (7f, good to firm) on most recent outing; Oisin Murphy is a positive booking and the first-time visor could be an extra boost; high on the list.

11/2

2nd

5

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Sandown

Norfolk Blue

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

0-9 but twice runner-up and latest race at Ffos Las didn't suit his hold-up style; there's a race in him off this mark.

11/4

Non-runners

Moon Target

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