August 07 / 14.30 Chelmsford (AW)

14.30

Standard To Slow

bet365 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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bet365 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-connected colt who was unfancied and ultimately well beaten on 7f debut at Ascot (20-1) in July; the experience and extra furlong can suit but middle distances should prove more suitable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Al Shabab Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well-connected son of Gleneagles; made a low-key start at a biggish price at Ascot (7f) last month but he showed promise with his third of six behind an odds-on rival at Chelmsford (1m, AW; 100-30) two weeks ago; should continue to improve with experience and he's respected.

3/1

1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Shabab Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well-connected colt who was unfancied and ultimately well beaten on 7f debut at Ascot (20-1) in July; the experience and extra furlong can suit but middle distances should prove more suitable.

8/1

10th

7

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Al Shabab Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

9,500euros foal; half-brother to Czech 1m3f/1m4f winner Triestina; dam French 1m3f winner, sister to Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso; would need to see some confidence behind him.

16/1

14/1

Form: 68

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy to back and well held in novice events at Yarmouth (6f) and Ascot (7f; over 5l ahead of Al Shabab Spirit); likely to improve for the extra furlong on pedigree but handicaps will soon be an option.
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1st

2

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Loblolly

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

Yet to add to his 7f AW 2yo win but has performed well in four handicaps since returned to turf in May, most recently when seventh of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; in calmer waters here and could be a threat if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

4/1

7th

15

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Loblolly

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Twice finished third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m/1m1f, good) then finished fourth of eight there (1m2f, good to firm); he's raced ten times, with one win, and improvement is needed in this hot contest.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: S Woods

Sole win came on AW last September but best form when taking minor honours in 1m/1m1f handicaps here (good) on last two outings; made most last time and looks well worth a go at 1m2f for yard among the winners.

11/2

Form: 1

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree for trips beyond 7f but she made short work of her rivals over that trip at Doncaster (7-2) in June; that wasn't a good race but she could do no more than win as she did and this doesn't look a lot better; well entered up in Group races later.
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6th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Amora Queen

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Johnston

Best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, heavy defeats since in the Lingfield Oaks Trial, a Goodwood handicap and the King George V at Royal Ascot (80-1), all at about 1m4f, leave her with a lot to prove.

25/1

16th

7

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Amora Queen

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

2-3 as 2yo and best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, the heavy defeats when finishing last in the Lingfield Oaks Trial and a Goodwood handicap, both at about 1m4f, seem to be powerful negatives.

50/1

9th

6

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Amora Queen

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten in the Lingfield Oaks Trial most recently but is somewhat interesting back down in grade, being a filly who has form figures of 112 when racing below Listed/Group level; ran well in Doncaster handicap (1m2f) the final time.

10/1

Form: 95

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form in 7f events on Kempton AW and at Epsom; seems unlikely to find the major improvement needed for first-time cheekpieces and handicaps will be a better fit shortly.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamba Rocket

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Minor form in 7f events on Kempton AW and at Epsom; seems unlikely to find the major improvement needed for first-time cheekpieces and handicaps will be a better fit shortly.

33/1

2

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:25 Epsom

Mamba Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

16-1 and never got involved at Kempton a month ago (7f); likely up against it here.

20/1

1

(13)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mamba Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

26,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 83), sister to winners Mr Rumbalicious (2m Flat/2m1f hurdle) and Eye For An Eye (Australian 8.5f); already gelded; drawn wide; trainer yet to strike with 2yos this year; worth noting in relation to stablemate Galileo Island.

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a very solid middle-distance/staying pedigree and he floundered on 7f debut at Yarmouth (28-1) ten days ago; the extra furlong is a step in the right direction but not enough of one.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Favourite Friend

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has become a little more competitive since entering handicaps but still moderate form; cheekpieces swapped for blinkers; basement mark and will need some improvement to get involved.

9/2

4th

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

19:42 Bath

Favourite Friend

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Probably bred for further than this but, from a leading role over 1f out, he weakened into sixth of 11 on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago; 16-1 that day and cheekpieces are now called on.

11/1

6th

11

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Favourite Friend

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Sea The Moon gelding; always behind on his four starts to date, coming in a well-held sixth of eight in 9.5f maiden here on his return 18 days ago; much more is expected now he goes handicapping stepped up in trip; interesting.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns yearling; fourth foal; Victor Ludorum half-brother to French 1m1f winner The Big Short (including AW); dam maiden half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Queen's Jewel, out of champion 2yo filly in Argentina/quadruple US 1m4f Graded winner; faces a big task on debut.
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13th

11

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Telfy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Dunne

Five-race maiden, now with his third trainer; showed promise for Dylan Cunha last year but absent since last October; watching brief advised.

25/1

4th

1

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Telfy Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Minor promise in his three qualifying runs (7f-1m1f) but ran well when keeping on for second of eight on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago, shaping like this extra distance would suit; has since left Michael Keady (same owner); cheekpieces back on.

5/2

4

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Telfy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

Dispayed only minor promise in his three qualifying races (7f-1m1f; cheekpieces tried last time) but ought to be a bit more competitive in this low-grade nursery.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £3.78
Trifecta £4.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amora Queen

Telegraph:

Al Shabab Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Mamba Rocket

RP RATINGS:

Amora Queen

POSTDATA:

Amora Queen

The Times:

Amora Queen

The Guardian:

Amora Queen

Daily Mail:

Amora Queen

D Express:

Amora Queen

Daily Mirror:

Amora Queen

The Sun:

Amora Queen

The Star:

Amora Queen

Daily Record:

Amora Queen