July 10 / 19.10 Newbury

19.10

Good To Firm

Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual) (C&G) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual) (C&G) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.70
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 27

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 7f; ran well on debut but there were no excuses under a prominent ride when seventh at Haydock (7f); could improve for this sharper test as looks quick enough for 6f.
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5

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Penhallam

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Held over 7f the last twice and seems set for another supporting role, unless first-time headgear makes a difference; best form remains over 6f at Newbury.

10/1

2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Penhallam

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove.

7/1

1

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Penhallam

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f.

15/8

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 73

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident at Bath and again at Salisbury (6f, good to firm), where he would probably have won had he not hung badly left; those antics are a worry but clearly up to winning something like this.
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6th

11

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Comic Hero

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Andrew Balding

Plenty of promise on his final two starts as a juvenile and he'd been gelded when reappearing with Kempton novice win (7f, AW) in February; suffered from a lack of daylight but still only beaten 2l on his handicap debut (good to soft) in April and he was just pegged at Newmarket (again 1m, good to firm) six weeks ago; likely capable of better again.

7/2

2nd

8

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Comic Hero

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in two fast-ground novice races last summer and returned with a novice win at Kempton (7f, AW) in February; 15-8 favourite and denied a clear run when 2l fifth of six on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago; retains potential and is not ruled out but he lost places close home once in the clear at Musselburgh and has to raise his game.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 3

13:25 Musselburgh

Comic Hero

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent in three runs since debut, gaining a deserved first success at Kempton (7f) in February; the runner-up that day won in clearcut style next time; should be at least as good over 1m and remains unexposed; interesting candidate on handicap debut.

2/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £15.20

Form: 87

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Opposable on his efforts at Bath and Salisbury (behind Comic Hero); looks one for nurseries.
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3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:00 Nottingham

Airside

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed from his 6f Newbury third in July; the return to 6f may help after fading late over 7f at Brighton latest but Charles Bishop sides with stablemate Kesta.

11/2

3rd

1

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:42 Brighton

Airside

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-race maiden but was close third in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) in July and she ran respectably when third of five in a Sandown nursery (7f, soft) 16 days ago; sets a fair standard back in a maiden and yard is 25% with 2yos here in recent years; key player.

13/8

5

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Airside

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip.

8/1

11/4

Form: 72 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when last on Ascot debut but was one of the favourites when going down narrowly upped to 6f at Salisbury (good to firm); beaten by a Balding newcomer that day with the pair clear.
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2nd

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Astrazar

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Had some good 2yo form, as when winning both starts at about 7f, and this campaign has a somewhat luckless look to it so far, albeit slow starts aren't helping; his one start over 1m, in a valuable Carlisle handicap in May, was inconclusive regarding stamina but he remains of interest.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Astrazar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ed Walker

First start beyond 6f when winning Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September and followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good) in October; never involved in two competitive handicaps this season but he met trouble on the first occasion and a slow start didn't help last time; will need to break better if he's to take advantage of his inside stall.

9/1

7th

13

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Astrazar

8st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September on seventh start, when going beyond 6f for first time, and he followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good); denied a clear run when mid-division in handicap at Newbury (7f, good; 12-1) on reappearance and the step up to nearly 1m looks a very good move; one to note.

18/1

Form: 19

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f on fast ground; won by 4l at Leicester and wasn't out of place in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot where he showed good speed and was competitive for a long way; has a penalty to carry but should go well if he stays.
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11th

3

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Shaman Champion

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m.

20/1

10th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Shaman Champion

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-6 since debut success but he has a notable piece of course form, namely close second in nursery at last year's Glorious Goodwood; could go well returned to this venue with Newbury reappearance (stable debut) under his belt.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat one home at Windsor when a 25-1 chance and opposable on the back of that.
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1st

7

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Ffos Las

Quick Turn

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ian Williams

Less exposed than most of these and he was off the mark at the seventh attempt with an improved effort at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in March; well held next time but his return to turf went well when short-head second at Leicester (1m, good; front pair came clear) on Saturday; backs up quickly from the same mark and he's an obvious contender if reproducing that effort; due a 4lb rise in future.

9/4

2nd

1

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Quick Turn

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ian Williams

Off the mark at the seventh attempt with an improved effort at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in March but he was soundly beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) 24 days ago; turf is a question mark.

7/1

Form: 04

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut here but that was a good race; finished a lot closer at Salisbury where he was done no favours by the hanging Comic Hero; possible.
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10th

8

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

John Barleycorn

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Second of seven on his nursery debut last July (7f, good to firm) but that was followed by two lacklustre efforts (gelded before latest); back down in trip for his reappearance and goes in blinkers for the first time.

12/1

11

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

John Barleycorn

8st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Patchy form in qualifying runs and two nurseries, but it may be encouraging that his best form in the latter sphere came when second over C&D (good to firm) in July; has been racing freely so a gelding operation may have helped too.

16/1

7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Newmarket (July)

John Barleycorn

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Didn't look progressive in his qualifying races over 6f but was only a length away on nursery debut at Newbury (7f) and he was keen enough in that race; only 1lb higher and there's every chance he'll settle better this afternoon.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns breeze-up buy; tenth foal; half-brother to five winners including smart 6f/7f performer Spycatcher; dam a maiden (6f-1m; 63) half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Zafisio; the market can guide.
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6th

7

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

King Victorious

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Finished no closer than 8l to the winner in his three runs in novice company (6f/7f; good or faster); sent off the 6-4 favourite for his second run, however, and looks a likely improver now handicapping in a tongue-tie and having been gelded.

6/1

4

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

King Victorious

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Well down the field in 6f novices at Newbury and Windsor; handicaps are likely to see him more competitive.

12/1

2

(2)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:20 Windsor

King Victorious

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Unable to make a serious impact at Newbury (6f) but that contest favoured the prominent racers and he perhaps needed the experience anyway; in good hands and may well improve.

14/1

Form: 36

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and he was drawn wide when midfield at Chelmsford; has to step up but that's feasible.
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11th

4

(11)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Newbury

Caitrinho

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and he was drawn wide when midfield at Chelmsford; has to step up but that's feasible.

25/1

6th

2

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Caitrinho

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and it was an encouraging enough debut; drawn wide for this but would appear to be in a weaker race.

5/1

6th

2

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Caitrinho

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished a good way behind the front two at Newmarket (6f, good) but they had the benefit of experience and it was an encouraging enough debut; drawn wide for this but would appear to be in a weaker race.

5/1

12th
5 (12)
Clipstone

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to four winners including Witness Stand (7f; Listed; RPR 116), Armed Response (6f 2yo; 84) and Sharp Riposte (6f; 80); dam maiden sister to 5f Group 1 winner Prohibit; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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10th

11

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clipstone

9st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ed de Giles

Unexposed after only four starts but absent since finishing well down the field on nursery debut at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in September; gelded in November; upped in trip for this seasonal/AW debut.

25/1

10th

14

(16)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Clipstone

8st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Beat a total of one rival in two novices and a maiden (6f) and even this modest mark doesn't look an open goal; handicap debut.

33/1

12th

4

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:32 Windsor

Clipstone

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed de Giles

Down the field in both runs; one for handicaps shortly.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000gns yearling; third foal; dam twice-raced (RPR 69) half-sister to winners Sea Commander (Danish 1m4f), Twisted Logic (Hungarian 7f) and Zarine (Polish 1m3f); likely best watched.
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10th

5

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Saint Of The Sea

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Struggled in his sole 2yo run but he's shown clear promise with two placed efforts in novice events at Southwell (1m, AW) this year; looks on a fair opening mark and he's respected back on turf on his handicap debut.

13/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell (AW)

Saint Of The Sea

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Down the field in a Newbury novice on last summer's debut (6f; attracted support); ran well for second over C&D on his return to action six weeks ago, still looking in need of the experience when coming under pressure; should continue to progress.

5/2

2nd

12

(11)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Saint Of The Sea

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Market springer on his Newbury debut last July (6f, good to firm) but he dropped away to finish tenth of the 12 runners; this trip should be more suitable and he could take a good step forward.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never got involved from off the pace at Salisbury (6f; 33-1) and was behind two of today's rivals.
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8th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Twilight Glow

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Nine-race maiden; reappearance was his best show this term and, having had four starts since, it's hard to get excited about his chance today despite the falling mark; first wore a visor on latest outing.

8/1

6th

6

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Twilight Glow

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent maiden who faded late on his first run at beyond 7f when behind Flyta at Windsor a fortnight ago; much will hinge on how he responds to first-time headgear down another 3lb.

12/1

8th

5

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Twilight Glow

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent maiden who has raced only over 6f/7f; doesn't appear to be crying out for this new trip; others preferred.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £97.70
Straight Forecast £73.63
Trifecta £4804.70

Selections

The Times:

Astrazar

RP RATINGS:

Comic Hero

SPOTLIGHT:

Shaman Champion

NEWMARKET:

King Victorious

LAMBOURN:

Shaman Champion

Telegraph:

Shaman Champion

The Guardian:

Astrazar

The Sun:

Astrazar

The Star:

Astrazar

Daily Record:

Astrazar

POSTDATA:

Comic Hero

Daily Mail:

Comic Hero

D Express:

Comic Hero

Daily Mirror:

Comic Hero