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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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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12th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Romantic Twilight

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Stone

Made all for a 14-1 win in a Yarmouth nursery (6f, good) last October; that was off 5lb higher but she's struggled since that success including in three runs this season; needs a major revival.

25/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Leicester

Romantic Twilight

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: William Stone

Made all at Yarmouth (6f, good) in October off today's mark but she's been well held in three starts since, most recently at Newmarket last month; others have stronger claims.

33/1

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

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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4th

4

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Reasonably exposed over shorter distances and remains a maiden; attractively treated on best efforts but chance of finally winning partly depends on the effects of new trip.

8/1

6th

9

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Regressive maiden who continues to race freely, so dropping back from 7f might be no bad thing; wouldn't be the percentage play, though.

16/1

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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5th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Spent last year sprinting and is having a first try over this far (won over 8.3f here in the spring off 3lb lower); didn't get going until too late in a small field last time (1m) but stamina would be the concern.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:08 Yarmouth

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Safely held an Newmarket on last two outings but this race is easier and she's now only 3lb higher than for breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; also suited by fast ground; dangerous if back on song.

5/1

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

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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11th

12

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

My Dad Tom

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

11-race maiden who hasn't matched his 2yo form this year; others look more persuasive.

20/1

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

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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