July 26 / 17.45 Windsor

17.45

Good

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.25
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a hugely impressive debut at Yarmouth ten days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace to win with something to spare despite looking green; stable turning her out quickly but she produced some fast mid-race fractions and looks a filly of some potential; hard to beat under a 4lb penalty.
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7th

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Desert Treasure

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

2-2 in 2yo campaign, both wins coming last July (5f, good); then absent until 11-2 favourite and merely mid-division in competitive 3yo handicap at York (5f, good) in May; needs to leave that run well behind but she retains potential for her top yard; no surprise to see a big performance.

4/1

11th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Desert Treasure

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising win on debut at Yarmouth (5f, good) last July and followed up at 1-4 in Windsor novice (5f, good) ten days later; absent since and she could do with breaking better on this handicap debut but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie and she has potential off her opening mark.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide and raced freely through the early stages of her Kempton debut (6f) 17 days ago, eventually weakening into fourth in the straight; can do better but such progress is a must.
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7th

1

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Mad Dash

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

No improvement for the switch to handicaps on her last two starts, finishing behind Life After Love at Lingfield four weeks ago; edging down the weights but more is required.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Mad Dash

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

No improvement for the switch to handicaps on her last two starts; well bred and in good hands but racecourse evidence suggests she is vulnerable.

7/1

5th

1

(6)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mad Dash

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Reached the frame in her first three starts, including when runner-up behind the unbeaten Desert Treasure at Windsor (5f, good); faded into sixth of ten in a Newcastle novice last month, but it's still early days for this well-bred filly and she needs a close look on handicap debut.

4/1

50/1

  • Place: £20.80

Form: 75

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two 5f novice events in April; best watched this side of nurseries.
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3rd

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

Advanced her form with her C&D win last month and when in midfield back here 13 days ago it was in Class 2 company; others appeal as being better treated though.

14/1

7th

15

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

In-form filly who prevailed by a neck in Class 4 contest over C&D (good) last time; however, needs further improvement to defy her new mark and follow up in this significantly better race.

16/1

1st

13

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Beat Empress Olivia at Catterick in April (5f, good) but unable to match that twice since; steps up in class and needs a career best.

16/1

Form: 49

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut effort at Bath (5f, firm) was encouraging but he took a backwards step at Salisbury one month later; stable still seeking a first 2yo winner in 2025.
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5th

2

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Too Darn Good

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

0-9 but ran his best race this year when third of eight at Goodwood (5f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); just needs a bit more to shed his maiden tag.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Too Darn Good

8st 11lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Henry Candy

0-8 but he was third of nine at Kempton (6f, AW) last October; failed to build on his stable debut when down the field at Bath (5.5f, good to firm) 28 days ago and cheekpieces are now reached for.

10/1

7th

5

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:28 Bath

Too Darn Good

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Didn't progress in six 2yo runs for Charlie Hills and was only sixth of ten when favourite on recent stable debut at Windsor (5f, good to firm); may have needed that run but he needs to raise his game back up in trip.

9/2

Form: 426

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Finished second of ten at Bath on her second start (5f, good to firm); only sixth at Deauville three weeks ago but that was in Listed company; each-way shout back down in class.
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1

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Diamond Alexander

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Evans

Hasn't built on her close second of ten in a Bath novice (5f, good to firm) in June, albeit facing a couple of impossible tasks; it's unclear how well handicapped she is on nursery debut; others preferred.

9/1

1

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Diamond Alexander

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Evans

Hasn't built on her close second of ten in a Bath novice (5f, good to firm) in June, albeit facing a couple of impossible tasks; it's unclear how well handicapped she is on nursery debut; others preferred.

9/1

20/1

Form: 06

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Ascot on debut in April (5f, good to firm) and then at Lingfield 18 days ago (7f, good to soft; sent off 9-4 second favourite); enough to prove.
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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: 59

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two 5f runs last month; has a fine sprinting pedigree but may not come into his own until tackling nurseries.
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1st

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Truly Glamorous

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Christopher Mason

On the up for new stable this year, fourth at Windsor on his return in May before getting off the mark in a Class 6 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; still looked to be learning his job on that occasion and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prove beyond him; apprentice rider Harry Vigors making a big name for himself; lots to like.

11/4

1st

7

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Truly Glamorous

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Unexposed 3yo who made an encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fourth of ten over C&D six weeks ago; that was his first start for 233 days and he remains capable of better; high on the list.

6/1

4th

10

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:43 Windsor

Truly Glamorous

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Improved form when runner-up on nursery debut at Chepstow (5f, good) last August but he flopped at Bath (last of six) in his final run for John O'Shea; been gelded since and has bit to prove for new yard after 233 days off.

33/1

Form: 05

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience in both starts last month; did make some good late headway at Wolverhampton last time, however, and could well take another step forward; each-way shout.
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13th

11

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Trouser Pocket

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Lemos De Souza

No improvement for the switch to nurseries when last of four at Brighton; opposable.

20/1

1

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Trouser Pocket

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Just modest form in three maiden/novice runs this summer but she has hinted at ability and this is more realistic; opening mark hardly looks a gift though.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 68

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only sixth of nine at Wolverhampton in May when sent off the 13-8 favourite; no improvement at Yarmouth ten days ago; nurseries beckon.
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7th

10

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

He Bangs The Drums

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Modest eight-race maiden; his C&D second last month was a remote one and he has since finished down the field at Southwell; others bring stronger claims.

14/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

He Bangs The Drums

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Gained his first placing when second to an easy winner at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (6f); more will be needed back at 5f but this is uncompetitive.

100/30

2nd

2

(9)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

He Bangs The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Never threatened in two nurseries and again with blinkers tried at Lingfield 13 days ago; a tongue-tie is now added.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £3.80
Straight Forecast £4.05
Trifecta £139.10

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