August 08 / 14.20 Musselburgh

14.20

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of the weaker contenders on bare form, having recorded only a modest RPR with midfield finish at Doncaster (5f) where he was friendless in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Breeze Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Eight-race maiden who has been well held since his debut fifth at Doncaster last July; makes stable debut but others have stronger claims.

50/1

8th

10

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Breeze Star

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Noel Wilson

Seven-race maiden who was held at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month following a wind operation; others have stronger claims.

33/1

Form: 94

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f, better effort when fourth of six at Yarmouth (good to firm) latest when shaping as if this drop in trip is worth exploring; could take another step forward.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Ecclefechan

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: John Ryan

Got up to beat the favourite with the pair clear last week at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and he's unexposed at this trip; may well defy the penalty but softening ground could complicate matters.

3/1

1st

1

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Ecclefechan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: John Ryan

0-15 but he wasn't discredited when a staying-on third of six in 5f Musselburgh handicap 17 days ago; has his stamina to prove over this markedly longer trip, though.

8/1

3rd

6

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Ecclefechan

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

14-race maiden; second in a C&D novice in 2025, but has raced mainly over further since; beaten over 7l back over 5f at Newmarket last time; bit to prove.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 52 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did too much up front on debut; couldn't quite get the job done when favourite at Redcar (5f, good to firm) since but ran well despite losing a shoe; subsequently gelded; one of the main form contenders.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:58 Hamilton

Jungle Monarch

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Finished close-up in two 5f novices (good to firm/good) prior to his fourth on nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago, when shaping as though the return to 5f would suit; not ruled out.

3/1

4

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:30 Windsor

Jungle Monarch

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Represents notable connections; gelded prior to close and rallying third at Musselburgh (good) in latest 5f start; open to progress now handicapping and looks ready for a crack at 6f; warrants respect.

100/30

3

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Jungle Monarch

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Did too much up front on debut; couldn't quite get the job done when favourite at Redcar (5f, good to firm) since but ran well despite losing a shoe; subsequently gelded; one of the main form contenders.

2/1

Form: 32

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown good speed in both outings, latest two months ago at Brighton (about 5.3f, good to firm) where he kept on for second; gelded since; similar type to fellow major form player Jungle Monarch.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Mission Classified

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has come up short, wearing cheekpieces, in two nurseries since novice win; change of headgear needs to make a difference.

12/1

6

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Mission Classified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Form figures of 321 in novice/maiden events but he kicked off his nursery career with a tame effort at Windsor (5f; cheekpieces added) last month; still early days but he needs to resume his progress to make a serious impact.

12/1

6th

2

(1)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Mission Classified

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Upset in the stalls on his intended third start (withdrawn) and gelded soon afterwards; showed plenty of pace either side of that when second at Brighton (5f, good to firm) and narrowly winning a novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) ten days ago; could still prove capable of better with cheekpieces enlisted on this handicap debut.

4/1

Form: 6223 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Turned over at odds-on in Yarmouth contest (good) last time but again ran creditably on the figures and has proved consistent (223) over 5f since unplaced debut effort (6f); helps to set the standard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won at Redcar (5f, good) in June and short-headed by Naana's Shadow over this C&D (good) seven days later; not beaten far when sixth then fifth in big fields at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good to firm) on his last two starts; in with an each-way shout.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Schrodingers Cat

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In fine form over 5f and although he paid a high handicapping price for a wide-margin Redcar win in June, he so nearly overcame the 8lb rise at York next time against Naana's Shadow; had more to do at Ascot (good to firm) after but produced another sterling effort in a close sixth of 15; solid claims back against his own age group.

13/2

6th

13

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Making good progress for his new stable, gaining a deserved success at Redcar last month and following it with a fine second of 13 at York a fortnight ago; a 5lb rise for that defeat does ask an even stiffer question of him but he's not taken lightly.

12/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having trailed home last of five at Beverley (5f, good to firm); started second favourite for that race and is evidently thought capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:09 Ffos Las

Tanaka

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David O’Meara

No penalty for winning a weak apprentice handicap at Beverley last Tuesday but she scrambled home at a big price there and is unlikely to go up much anyway; now has to back it up and doubt she'd want rain (taken out on good to soft ground recently).

3/1

1st

7

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Beverley

Tanaka

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: David O’Meara

She's raced six times and best effort yet when fifth of eight at 33-1 at Ripon (5f, good) last Wednesday, but another step forward is necessary.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Tanaka

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Failed to beat a rival in two starts for Kevin Ryan, and has not done much better since joining David O'Meara; still unexposed but she needs major improvement to get involved.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £39.78
Trifecta £64.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mission Classified

SPOTLIGHT:

Jungle Monarch

The Times:

Schrodinger's Cat

NEWMARKET:

Ecclefechan

Telegraph:

Jungle Monarch

The Star:

Jungle Monarch

Daily Mail:

Schrodinger's Cat

D Express:

Schrodinger's Cat

POSTDATA:

Mission Classified

LAMBOURN:

Mission Classified

The Guardian:

Mission Classified

Daily Mirror:

Mission Classified

Daily Record:

Mission Classified