August 01 / 17.45 Newmarket (July)

17.45

Good

Up EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Up EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.23
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 41 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded when fourth of six on debut but went without headgear when a ready winner over C&D a month ago (good to firm), accounting for a subsequent winner; stable has a good record in this race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Beckfords Folly

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has been described as a challenge by connections but he's a talented one and the drop to 5f suited when beating a smart rival (later runner-up at the Breeders' Cup) in a Group 3 over C&D (good; won a novice on good to firm) in October; nothing special on his recent return here but he was eased when his winning chance had gone and the return to 5f can suit; much respected.

12/1

8th

13

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Beckfords Folly

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded prior to prevailing narrowly in the Cornwallis (5f, good; Group 3) on final 2yo start, taking record on the Newmarket tracks to 3-3; effective over 6f and looks open to further improvement; carries 3lb penalty; respected kept to this venue in first attempt against his elders.

13/2

3

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Beckfords Folly

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded since flopping in AW Group 3 last time; recorded novice wins on the July course (6f) in last two turf attempts, leaving the impression he'll cope with this drop in trip; may do better still.

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 05

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l into fifth in a 7f maiden for fillies at the July meeting here; looks one for handicaps.
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9th

9

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Romantic Twilight

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: William Stone

Best efforts last year came from the front but she had no chance of leading on her comeback behind Bintola four weeks ago thanks to a slow start; should do better then, but she was a big price at Windsor and is fully exposed now.

33/1

13th

6

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Romantic Twilight

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: William Stone

Made all in Yarmouth nursery (6f, good; handicap debut) in October but raced freely before weakening over 7f nine days later; that's easily forgiven and she's not ruled out on this return.

33/1

3

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Romantic Twilight

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: William Stone

Made all in Yarmouth nursery (6f, good) last week, opening her account; has to overcome a 6lb penalty and possibly isn't crying out for the return to 7f (second attempt).

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 72643

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has shown a useful level of form despite five defeats (demoted from first in his second race), but he's looking more consistent than progressive; perhaps vulnerable once more.
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5th

3

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:14 Salisbury

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 10lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Still a maiden after 12 runs and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he returned to turf with a respectable fourth at Goodwood (7f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) last week and this race is easier.

4/1

4th

4

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Placed a few times, though only four ran when second at Wolverhampton last time (7f) and that form is unconvincing; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 3373 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A BHA mark of 69 looks a fair reflection of her ability after four defeats but she's receiving weight from the two form horses and should have a part to play.
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9th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Daretobedifferent

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: D Donovan

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May before respectable third of seven at Lingfield (1m1f, soft); hampered at the start when she flopped here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight and she's much better than that, but she needs to bounce back with a career best if she's to come out on top.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Daretobedifferent

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

All races at up to 7f until finishing close up over 1m on the Rowley course in May, then held off an in-form rival at Nottingham (also on good ground); seemed to find 1m1f on soft a shade too much at Lingfield since but her claims are more solid than most now back at 1m.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Lingfield

Daretobedifferent

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: D Donovan

Came good at the 12th time of asking when seeing off six rivals at Nottingham (extended 1m, good) last Sunday; not obviously well treated under a 6lb penalty.

7/2

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns breeze-up buy; first foal out of a 1m winner (RPR 87) and half-sister to winners Helvezia (7f) and Caballero (7f 2yo); bred to win races and the market should be revealing.
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4th

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

My Dad Tom

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Perhaps the return to turf will prove the answer but he hasn't shone in two runs in cheekpieces this year, having been gelded, and is regressive; others have stronger claims.

9/2

6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

My Dad Tom

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Maiden; progress stalled on AW but 7f was too far for him in March and he can't be ruled out on his most recent turf run, when finishing strongly to be second of nine at Yarmouth (6f, good) in October; possibilities.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£32,000 yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Well Done Fox (5f; Listed; RPR 107), Excellently Poised (5f; 83), High Security (5f; 77) and Ski Angel (5f; 64); dam 5f winner and Listed class; gelded ahead of this debut and likely best watched.
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8th

9

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:00 Nottingham

Noelies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Has shown ability when fifth in 5f maidens at Beverley on his last two starts (good to firm/soft); doesn't appear straightforward and the return to 6f isn't a guaranteed plus (he's from a family of 5f sprinters) on nursery debut, but the first-time tongue-tie/blinkers could help; not discounted.

12/1

2

(1)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Noelies Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dylan Cunha

Showed some ability dropped to 5f on his second start when fifth of eight over C&D (good to firm) last month; was only beaten around 3l but he needs more improvement on this return to slow ground.

10/1

2

(8)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Noelies Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dylan Cunha

25-1 and beaten around 11l when last of six on his debut at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago; speedy pedigree and he can likely do better on this drop down in trip.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.70
Straight Forecast £18.80
Trifecta £20.00

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