August 16 / 14.40 Newmarket (July)

14.40

Good To Firm

JenningsBet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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JenningsBet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer.
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2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Pacifica Pier

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Looked fortunate to win at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July on debut; third of five in a novice on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in August but, having been gelded, failed to stay in a nursery at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; drop back in trip may help but others are more solid.

5/1

2

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Pacifica Pier

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist.

5/2

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Pacifica Pier

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Appleby

13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer.

13/8

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Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling by Zarak; tenth foal; closely related to Listed-placed 7f/1m winner Orchid Star, half-brother to four winners including Dark Orchid (1m/9.7f including Listed); dam French 10.5f winner, half-sister to French Derby winner Hernando; trainer can ready one first time; could go well.
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5th

3

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Left inauspicious seasonal/handicap debut (1m2f) behind when very close second (subsequently awarded race) at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month, reportedly benefiting from combination of step up in trip and first-time hood; could easily have more improvement to come.

6/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Goodwood

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Failed to progress from his debut in novice/maiden company last year (all over 1m) and he never featured on his handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 27 days ago; better is needed now stepping up in trip with a hood applied.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Celestarak

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Only beat two rivals home in his three novice/maiden runs as a 2yo (all 1m); gelded since last seen; surprising if this stoutly-bred 3yo couldn't leave those efforts well behind now his stamina is being more fully tested.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
850,000euros yearling; second foal; Camelot half-brother to German 1m2f Listed winner Diya; dam Group 1 German Oaks winner; wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note, but he could have a very bright future; top trainer also saddles Sandown winner Pacifica Pier; watch the betting.
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3rd

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Del Maro

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm, as he showed again when he finished strongest to be pipped in 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (Point Of Law a close fourth, Galiyan sixth); that was the second race in succession in which he's been beaten a nose, and his sole win from eight races came at odds-on (from newcomer Point Of Law) in a novice, but his form is on an upward curve and he brings proven stamina; looks set for another big shout.

13/8

2nd

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm; sole win from seven races came at odds-on in a Yarmouth novice in April from newcomer Point Of Law; useful form most starts and he lost out by just a nose in four-runner Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f; sole start in cheekpieces) last time, registering his highest rating; also likely to stay this trip but other candidates seem to bring more potential.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to winners Al Jafara (8.5f/1m1f including 2yo; RPR 84) and Rose Branch (1m; 78); dam once-raced sister to Oaks winner Qualify; trainer is having a good season with his 2yos and the betting could be informative on debut.
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3rd

6

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Glacius

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole 3yo in this field and is open to further improvement; ran well behind Bow Echo in one of his 2yo races; good third in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; Group 3) on reappearance; adds interest.

11/2

3rd

5

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Glacius

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Won on debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last August before Listed fourth at Haydock (1m, good), and he rallied for close third in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last October when last seen; he's the only one of these who hasn't run this year and it's a tough assignment on his comeback, but his latest form reads well and he has potential at 1m2f.

25/1

3

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Glacius

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Has shown fairly useful form in winning on the July course here and finishing fourth in Haydock Listed contest, both over 1m; however, needs improvement on bare ratings in this field.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when third of 11 on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good); he was no match for the first two but that was a promising introduction and this 120,000euros colt is bred to improve for the extra distance; a possible.
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11th

15

(15)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

The Joker

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

3yo who was placed in the spring in his first three handicaps (1m2f/1m, good) before beating his four rivals to win at Sandown (1m1f, good) last month; this is a tougher assignment but he travelled well last time and could have more to offer; possible contender.

8/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

The Joker

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden who has largely consistent form, latterly 332 since handicapping, latest effort behind Law Court at Sandown (1m); along with that rival, looks a solid contender.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

The Joker

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £30.30
Trifecta £93.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pacifica Pier

TOPSPEED:

The Joker

The Guardian:

The Joker

Daily Record:

The Joker

RP RATINGS:

Pacifica Pier

POSTDATA:

Pacifica Pier

NEWMARKET:

Pacifica Pier

The Times:

Pacifica Pier

Telegraph:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mail:

Pacifica Pier

D Express:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mirror:

Pacifica Pier

The Sun:

Pacifica Pier

The Star:

Pacifica Pier