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

7th

10

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Breeze Star

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Broadly regressive maiden whose chance depends on the effects of physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

40/1

8th

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Breeze Star

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

Offered little thus far, including two sprint nurseries; tongue-tie added for reappearance.

25/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Ecclefechan

8st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: John Ryan

0-13 and he hasn't suggested he's about to cash in on a reduced mark, including when sixth of ten at Carlisle (7f) last Thursday; he's never gone closer than when a neck second at Musselburgh last August on his sole start at 5f, however, which could be a straw to clutch to.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Ecclefechan

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

12-race maiden; last of eight at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago when cheekpieces (now absent) were tried; others are more persuasive.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Ecclefechan

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Inconsistent 11-race maiden who produced one of his lesser efforts at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

3

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Has a largely solid record and may remain competitive despite taking an 8lb hike for an emphatic success, having bossed a small field, at Redcar (5f, good) last Saturday; good third of 13 over C&D the time before and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

11/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Schrodingers Cat

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ended his time with Harry Charlton with a C&D novice win (good) last September and solid placed efforts on three of four starts for new yard this season, including third of 13 at York (5f, good) eight days ago; this is less competitive and he's the one to beat.

7/4

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.
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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

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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