July 11 / 18.25 Chester

18.25

Good

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 31 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needed the experience when a promising third on his Leicester debut and built on that when winning on rain-softened ground over C&D four weeks ago (few of those behind have been beaten at short prices since); needs more under a penalty.
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2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won at Chester (6f, good) last June on second start and comfortably followed up in novice there (6f, good) the following month; absent since and this handicap debut is a much tougher test of his credentials, but he's a bright prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

11/4

1

(9)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

18:25 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Needed the experience when a promising third on his Leicester debut and built on that when winning on rain-softened ground over C&D four weeks ago (few of those behind have been beaten at short prices since); needs more under a penalty.

5/4

1st

3

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

13:35 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Weak 16-1 chance at Leicester (6f, good) and inexperience was very evident before he stayed on well for third behind a well-touted newcomer; improvement on the cards.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 73

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got buzzed up after a slow start on his Salisbury debut, but didn't look to have any excuses when third of four last time; both runs came over 5f and he'll need to improve for the extra furlong.
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11

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Baybe Driver

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finished behind Hello Isla over C&D 19 days ago but he ran creditably in the circumstances and new blinkers could prompt extra; dropped 2lb and he's one to consider.

14/1

7

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Baybe Driver

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Beaten around 5l when third of four at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) but he went backwards from that at Chester (6f, good) on his next start; reported to have never travelled when beating only one rival on handicap debut at Leicester (5f, good) five weeks ago and now steps back up to 6f for AW debut.

18/1

6th

2

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:03 Leicester

Baybe Driver

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Like Dandy's Rocket, his second start stands out and he's been gelded before switching to nurseries; this half-brother to five winners makes more appeal though.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Late-foaled 68,000euros yearling who's a half-brother to a 5f 2yo winner out of a 1m AW 2yo winner; withdrawn ahead of his intended Epsom debut recently having got loose at the start (9-1 at the time in a field of six).
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9th

8

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Capall Rasa

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Hope for 1m2f on pedigree; ended last term with 7f and 1m AW wins; led over 2f out to over 1f out when creditable fourth of seven in handicap at Sandown (1m, good; 25-1) three weeks ago, and perhaps he needed that race, but others seem to have more striking claims.

20/1

4th

6

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Capall Rasa

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tom Dascombe

Improved upon first two runs (both on turf) to win at Southwell (7f, AW) last October, and followed up on handicap debut there (1m, AW); had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 12lb higher today with something to prove on turf, but is not discounted given the ease of that last win.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
£36,000 first foal of a dual Kempton winner who was well drawn when below market expectations on his 5f debut in May; yard had a couple of 2yo winners last Friday but their strike-rate with juveniles is down this season.
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1st

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

14:20 Brighton

Grey Horizon

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Enjoyed a fine spell on AW during the winter, winning four consecutive handicaps at 6f across January and February; came back to form when returned to 6f with third of 14 at Windsor (good to firm) on Saturday; same mark (due to go up 2lb) and this is less competitive.

5/2

3rd

16

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Grey Horizon

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Enjoyed a fine spell on AW during the winter, winning four consecutive handicaps at 6f across January and February; good effort when second in Class 2 at Lingfield (AW; 50-1) on his next start at that trip but hasn't been at his best over shorter in two turf handicaps this spring; still not totally ruled out back at 6f.

33/1

4th

2

(6)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:03 Yarmouth

Grey Horizon

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Often front-runner and won four times on the AW over 6f this winter; gave it a good go from the front at Lingfield on Good Friday before weakening into sixth, but he was well beaten at Bath (5.5f, good) 26 days ago; needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
April-foaled £27,000 yearling who holds a couple of notable entries later in the season; stamina on the dam's side (7f 2yo winner) and is a half-brother to winning stayer/hurdler Recoup; the market will guide from the inside stall.
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3rd

1

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Hatamoto

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Took a step forward when sent off favourite and runner-up on handicap debut at Carlisle (1m, soft) last Monday; runs off the same mark today and he's a major player if transferring his improvement back to better ground.

2/1

2nd

4

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Hatamoto

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Gelded prior to a reappearance run that he perhaps needed; his 2yo efforts have received several boosts; interesting on handicap debut, with improvement possible.

9/2

6th

5

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:48 Catterick

Hatamoto

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

More than hinted at ability when fifth in two 6f outings on good last summer but he might be another in this line-up who won't really come into his own until handicapping; gelded since last seen.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
13,000gns foal, 30,000gns yearling who's related to several winners, notably Dear My Friend (successful on 2yo debut); holds a couple of sales race entries in due course and is well drawn for a trainer who boasts a decent record with juveniles here.
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2nd

2

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Wicksey

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

3-3 in AW handicaps but record on turf reads 009; made all on his penultimate start and could be interesting if similar tactics are employed, but his suitability to grass remains an issue.

9/4

9th

14

(14)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Wicksey

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Tailed off in two turf races on good last July; firmly on the up in AW handicaps when last seen, registering a quickfire hat-trick in February and last two starts were at 1m4f (made all last time); absent since and this is a much more competitive contest for his return to turf.

18/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Redcar maiden in which he made his debut in May hasn't worked out at all but he started favourite and is evidently felt capable of better; yard still to get rolling with 2yos for the season and be interesting to see how he goes in the market this time.
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7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Best form when second in a Chester maiden in July; has been below that form since, including in a couple of nurseries; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded and he needs to show more.

16/1

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Blazing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Edward Bethell

Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

6

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
45,000euros yearling, 10,000gns vendor 2yo (April breeze-up sales); trainer among the winners and had a 2yo newcomer go in at Ripon on Monday but stall 11 isn't ideal for this first foal of sprinter Declaring Love, who improved with time.
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5

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Palace Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Tate

Slowly away when down the field at Chester (6f, good; 6-1) on debut 41 days ago; now switches to AW (dam an AW winner) and steps up to 7f; more needed but he may well be capable of leaving that effort behind.

10/1

8

(11)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

18:25 Chester

Palace Of Gold

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

45,000euros yearling, 10,000gns vendor 2yo (April breeze-up sales); trainer among the winners and had a 2yo newcomer go in at Ripon on Monday but stall 11 isn't ideal for this first foal of sprinter Declaring Love, who improved with time.

10/1

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer enjoying a decent season with 2yos and won this two years ago; this filly finished well held on her Pontefract debut a month ago, having made the early running, and is drawn wide.
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9th

9

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

Flybar

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Modest efforts over 6f/7f last term, including in two nurseries, with a visor tried on final start (7f); on a lowly mark, and with her stable gong well, is one to consider on first try at 5f.

9/2

5th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:55 Chester

Flybar

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Hugo Palmer

Well held in three qualifying runs and same story on nursery debut at Southwell (6f, AW; 28-1) two weeks ago; still early days and visor is now added but she needs a transformation on this step up to 7f; one of three runners for Hugo Palmer.

16/1

11

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Flybar

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Hugo Palmer

Fourth of ten at Chester on second start but well beaten at Windsor (again 6f on good) 31 days ago; makes AW debut on this switch to a handicap.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Trainer not known for 2yos and this filly started 150-1 when last of six (behind Lc Tiffen) on her 7f soft-ground debut recently.
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12th

17

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Independent Angel

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Lisa Williamson

Sent off at big prices and has run to a low level in seven starts; hard to recommend.

50/1

10th

12

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Independent Angel

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

Sent off at big prices and ran to a low level in six 2yo starts; hard to recommend.

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Like stablemate Independent Angel started 150-1 and finished well beaten having hung left on her recent Ffos Las debut.
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9th

5

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:15 Chester

Lc Tiffen

9st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Only poor form shown thus far, beating one on her first go in handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) last month.

100/1

11th

12

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lc Tiffen

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Lisa Williamson

Soundly beaten a huge odds in three turf novices races (6f-7.3f) last summer; makes handicap/AW debut after 263-day absence; hood fitted.

33/1

5

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Lc Tiffen

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Lisa Williamson

Modest form in two starts and would be a surprise winner.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.20
Straight Forecast £5.68
Trifecta £45.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Calico Blue

SPOTLIGHT:

Wicksey

Daily Mail:

Blazing

D Express:

Capall Rasa

The Times:

Hatamoto

The Sun:

Wicksey

TOPSPEED:

Calico Blue

POSTDATA:

Calico Blue

NEWMARKET:

Calico Blue

Telegraph:

Calico Blue

The Guardian:

Calico Blue

Daily Mirror:

Calico Blue

Daily Record:

Calico Blue

The Star:

Blazing