August 16 / 16.10 Newbury

16.10

Good To Firm

Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20936
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns foal, 140,000gns yearling; eighth foal; New Bay half-brother to seven winners, notably Absurde (1m2f-14.4f Flat; RPR 115) and Impertinente (10.5f; 105); dam 1m2f winner (100); likely to come into his own over further in time but in top hands and still respected on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

13:58 Lingfield

Bay Of Brilliance

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Half-brother to smart Flat and hurdle winner Absurde; odds-on winner of maiden at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) and novice at Redcar (1m1f, good to soft) on last two starts as 2yo, in the latter making all and stretching 8l clear; needs a good deal better in this company but he's clearly promising.

5/1

1

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Redcar

Bay Of Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Seemed to be tapped for toe in the latter stages over 7f on debut; suited by the step up in trip at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) and the form of that success has been franked; respected under 7lb penalty.

Evs

Form: 07

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 then 80-1 when well beaten on his two starts (6f/7f, good/AW); a transformation is needed.
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8th

9

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Bird Of War

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

140,000gns yearling; made the breakthrough at the sixth attempt when surging 4l clear in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW; 6-4 favourite) in November; 8lb higher on his return but he could have a lot more to offer as a 3yo and he's strongly respected back on turf.

5/1

1st

4

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.

11/4

4

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Five-race maiden but he's reached the frame in both nurseries including an eyecatching fourth after a slow start at Leicester (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; should have more to offer at this trip and he's an interesting contender back on AW.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns yearling; eighth foal; Space Blues half-brother to winners Kalapour (7.5f-12.5f including Australian Group 1) and Kalaxana (9.4f-11.6f including Listed); dam 1m5f winner (78), closely related to Kalanisi; should have a bright future but trainer's 2yos often need their debut outings.
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2nd

2

(7)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

16:12 Goodwood

Edwin Hubble

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Three races, best when third of nine at Haydock (upped to 1m, good to soft) latest; helped to make the running that day; dam 1m5f winner and it looks as if her son will be suited by today's extra 1f; should be seriously involved but debutant Poseidon's Warrior finished just ahead at Haydock.

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Edwin Hubble

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Has shown ability on both starts (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and pedigree provides hope he'll be capable of better now up in trip; however, he's yet to really threaten and a sizeable step forward is needed.

8/1

3rd

1

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:37 Epsom

Edwin Hubble

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Meehan

90,000gns yearling with a good pedigree; 18-1 for his debut and made late gains for seventh of ten at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; a likely improver.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns foal, 150,000gns yearling; ninth foal; closely related to 7f winner Risaalaat (RPR 79), half-brother to three 2yo winners including Moonlight Bay (5f/6f; 94); dam Listed-placed 9.5f 2yo winner (101); has a Group 1 entry and this Blue Point newcomer is one to watch in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Law Court

9st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to score but he's been in the frame all four starts and ran well when second at Newbury (1m, good) on his handicap debut 12 days ago; made his bid on a part of the track that was possibly unfavoured that day and looks sure to make his presence felt again.

7/2

2nd

9

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Law Court

8st 12lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Made the frame at Newbury (6.5f/7f) in both 2yo starts and went down by only a neck at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on reappearance; fairly solid handicap debutant, assuming he stays the new trip.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam Group-placed 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 107), half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Here Comes When, out of French 1m 2yo Group 3 winner; has had wind surgery prior to this debut; there's a suspicion this Make Believe colt will need further.
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3rd

11

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Magical Merlot

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended four-race 2yo campaign with clear win in Brighton novice (1m, good to firm) in October; never looked like winning on his seasonal/handicap debut at Southwell last month; may need more of a test.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Magical Merlot

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended four-race 2yo campaign with clear win in Brighton novice (1m, good to firm) in October, having previously run well over 7f on Tapeta here; gelded during 173-day break; open to improvement in handicaps this year.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$75,000 yearling, resold $240,000 yearling; third foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 96), half-sister to two winners, out of 1m4f-winning half-sister to German Derby winner Buzzword; represents a top stable and this Not This Time newcomer is one to be interested in.
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2nd

8

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Nova Centauri

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Gosden colt who has shown solid promise with his third-place finishes at Newbury (7f) and Yarmouth (1m); out of an AW winner; holds leading form claims switched to this sphere.

7/4

3rd

5

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 2

15:25 Yarmouth

Nova Centauri

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promising third of ten at Newbury (7f, good to firm) where he was one place behind a subsequent winner, fared best of the newcomers and shaped as if this extra furlong will suit; major contender.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; Kingman brother to winners Boardman (7f-1m; RPR 108) and Thesis (1m; 102), half-brother to five more notably Quadrilateral (7f/1m 2yo for this yard including Group 1) and Pinhole (1m 2yo/1m4f; 111); likely to improve for this debut outing but he's in calculations in view of his pedigree.
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9th

14

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Slight Of Foot

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Charlton

Four siblings have triple-figure RPRs; all runs at 7f; was a promising runner-up on his second and final start at two here in September; nothing went right on his return at Wolverhampton last month and he looks worth another chance now qualified for handicaps.

15/2

6th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Slight Of Foot

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Finished well behind Law Court when last of ten on his Newbury debut (7f, good to firm) last August, but much better when second of 14 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) the following month; off seven months since and has been gelded, but still high on list if taking another step forward.

9/2

2nd

9

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Kempton (AW)

Slight Of Foot

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Harry Charlton

Trailed home last of ten in Newbury contest (7f) but could leave that effort behind, being a nicely bred Juddmonte colt; similar type to Mr Keble.

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15-2 when sixth of 12, beaten about 6l, in a hot maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; hails from a family his connections have done extremely well with (half-brother to Group 2 winner See The Fire) and he's open to improvement on this second start; major player.
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10th

15

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Venetian Prince

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Has finished behind some of today's rivals on two occasions, latest in the Craven when admittedly running well on bare figures; gained sole success (from five attempts) at novice level and looks well short of the required standard in this field; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.

100/1

4th

7

(7)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Venetian Prince

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Scored at Newbury when last seen on turf; looked flattered to finished just under 2l behind Hidden Force, who had something in hand, at Kempton most recently and is unlikely to reverse the placings; however, bred to do better still and may produce another good effort.

20/1

2nd

4

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Venetian Prince

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the second attempt last year (7f); backed as if defeat was out of the question on his return in a Southwell novice last month (1m) but he hung badly left and was chinned on the line; it's of significant interest that connections pick this as his next assignment over say a 0-90 handicap.

11/2

Form: 63

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon May's debut at Leicester (6f, good) when third of seven at Ascot (6f, good) three weeks ago; today's extra furlong is a likely plus and he could be thereabouts once more.
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4th

4

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Wechaad

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Ended his steadily progressive 2yo campaign by scoring readily at Doncaster (sole handicap attempt) then running well in the Horris Hill at Newbury, both over 7f (soft/good to soft); may well have more to offer this term and enters calculations on reappearance.

9/1

3rd

7

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Wechaad

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Proved well ahead of opening mark in Doncaster nursery (7f, good to soft) most recently, scoring in emphatic style and taking record to 6321; ran well over C&D the time before; improving colt who is one to consider.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000euros breeze-up 2yo; eighth foal; No Nay Never half-brother to six winners notably Duhail (6.5f-1m including Group 2); dam Group-placed 1m winner (including 2yo); his purchase price catches the eye and he could go well on debut, especially if attracting market support.
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1st

4

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wedonttelllies

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Gained his 2yo win over 7f on AW but ran respectably over 6f at Ascot (good) most recently, while shaping as if this drop to 5f is worth exploring; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

7/2

4th

7

(19)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Wedonttelllies

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Beat 13 others to land Kempton novice (AW) in September but only fifth when favourite for handicap debut at Newmarket (also 7f, good to firm) the following month; subsequently gelded and his comeback run at Bath (5.5f, good but almost certainly softer) can be written off; booking of William Buick (1-4 for yard this season at start of the day) catches the eye.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.20
Straight Forecast £5.85
Trifecta £51.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Venetian Prince

POSTDATA:

Wechaad

NEWMARKET:

Nova Centauri

D Express:

Law Court

LAMBOURN:

Wedonttelllies

Daily Mail:

Slight Of Foot

Daily Record:

Nova Centauri

The Times:

Venetian Prince

Telegraph:

Venetian Prince

The Sun:

Venetian Prince

Daily Mirror:

Law Court

The Guardian:

Wechaad

The Star:

Wechaad