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

5

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Juvenile wins came in 6f novices; has held his own in 5f handicaps this year, doing well on the far side when fourth of 27 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) just behind Ten Carat Harry; return to 6f can suit; better claims than most.

6/1

4th

20

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Calico Blue

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

He has improved his RPR with each of his four starts, bettering 2yo form when chasing home Black Star Boy at Sandown (5f, good) eight weeks ago; unexposed at the trip but that latest form has taken some knocks and he's up 2lb.

16/1

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

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

OR:

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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5th

22

(30)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Capall Rasa

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Dascombe

7f/1m AW wins late last year; given every chance when 3l behind Laureate Crown at Sandown two runs back (1m, good) and then failed to make any impression in Newbury's always-strong London Gold Cup; pulling hard was the last thing he needed when upped to 1m2f in the latter but it wasn't the ideal preparation for this tough a test.

66/1

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

OR:

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

4

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Grey Horizon

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Experienced 3yo who was winning for third time this year when scoring at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May; short-headed at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago by one who was completing a hat-trick; major contender.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Grey Horizon

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Gained his sixth success when winning at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran well again at Windsor (6f, good to soft) next time, but failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las ten days ago and needs to bounce back.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Grey Horizon

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Had a busy year but holding his form well and nothing wrong with his narrow defeat on good to soft at Windsor last time; solid claims.

9/2

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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1st

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:28 Thirsk

Hatamoto

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Posted an improved effort when runner-up at Ripon (1m, good) last month and went one better at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm; made all) two weeks ago, form that has since been franked by the second; cheekpieces now go on and he should give it a good go from the front.

13/8

1st

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:10 Beverley

Hatamoto

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed in three of his four handicap runs this year, the latest when second at Ripon (1m, good) two weeks ago; major player in a race lacking depth.

11/8

2nd

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ripon

Hatamoto

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Maiden; placed in handicaps at Carlisle (1m, soft; winner and third have won since) and Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May; not so good last time (1m1f, soft); chance.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

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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1st

5

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Stratford

Wicksey

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Won three in a row on AW (1m2f/1m4f) in February and he was a creditable second when upped to 1m6f in a Redcar handicap (good to firm) last month; takes on two previous winners on this hurdling debut but he has some fair form on the Flat and he's not ruled out.

8/1

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

OR:

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

OR:

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

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Flybar

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Hugo Palmer

Ended five-race 2yo season with respectable fifth in Chester nursery (7f, good to soft; first-time visor) in September and last month's reappearance defeat can be overlooked, given she was badly hampered at the start; not yet fully exposed; could have a say.

9/1

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

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

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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4th

11

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Independent Angel

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

Has achieved little in terms of form and two duck eggs this season highlight her poor chance.

100/1

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

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

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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5th

2

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ripon

Lc Tiffen

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Unexposed; beaten a long way at triple-figure odds on all five starts so far, including on handicap debut (AW); best watched.

40/1

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

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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