August 24 / 16.10 Goodwood

16.10

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,100,000gns Frankel colt whose dam is sister to 1m2f-1m4f Group 1/Grade 1 winner Midday; 8-11 in a five-runner novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) four weeks ago and won it in a sustained duel, rallying strongly; the form isn't exciting at this stage but he looks sure to improve; has Group 2 Royal Lodge and Group 1 Dewhurst entries.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ancient Egypt

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

First four starts were on good to firm and he registered an ultimately authoritative win in a five-runner Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f) in May, helping to make the running and with 1m4f looking a strong option; managing just eighth of 14 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, soft; 28-1) 13 days ago was therefore disappointing, but the earlier impression cannot yet be discarded.

10/1

8th

3

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Ancient Egypt

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Frankel colt bought for 1,100,000gns as a yearling; all four races on good to firm; Beverley and Goodwood novice wins last summer before the Group 2 Royal Lodge saw a comprehensive end to his unbeaten record; he returned to Newmarket, however, with an ultimately authoritative win in a five-runner Listed race (1m2f) five weeks ago, helping to make the running; 1m4f beckons strongly after that and he's included in each-way calculations.

16/1

1st

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Ancient Egypt

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Won fast-ground novice races at Beverley (7.4f) and Goodwood (1m) last summer on his first two starts; he's better than he showed when 14l seventh of eight in the Group 2 Royal Lodge here in September (1m, good to firm; 16-1) and has Dante/Derby entries but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling; third foal; Nathaniel half-brother to winners Sea The Polaris (7f; RPR 95) and Spotlight (French 7.5f AW; 78); dam French 5.5f/7f (Listed) winner (99), half-sister to winners Sacaya (10.5f Listed) and Sunlight (1m1f-1m4f); newcomer to note from strong yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Alfaraz

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Learning to settle proved a slow process but he had another go at front-running in a C&D novice three weeks ago and it paid off, albeit against four rivals in a very different type of contest to this; goes handicapping in a competitive contest with more to prove.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:36 Newmarket (July)

Alfaraz

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Did well to finish as close in a warm novice on comeback given he pulled hard to the start and in the race; again inclined to over-race in a hood (now removed) when bombing at odds-on last time and a lot will hinge on how he behaves dropping from 1m2f.

3/1

5th

4

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Chepstow

Alfaraz

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up on both 2yo starts (1m/8.5f) and not beaten far when sixth of ten in what has predictably turned out to be a strong Newbury novice (1m2f, good) last month, despite racing too freely in the lead; will be hard to beat if first-time hood helps him to relax here.

4/7

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt out of a Listed-placed 1m2f winner (RPR 106); weak 15-2, made a slow start but prominent long way when about 3l fourth of nine in newcomers race at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago; has a big shout on that form and looks set to improve.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Kings Trust

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beat one who is now on a mark of 95 off level weights at Southwell last October (7f); blotted his copybook by playing up before breaking out of the stalls on intended seasonal/handicap debut in 1m contest at Ascot last month; looked more relaxed at Kempton last week but he never got involved from a wide draw; still early days but he needs to raise his game back on turf.

10/1

6th

2

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Trust

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beat one who is now on a mark of 95 off level weights at Southwell in October (7f); blotted his copybook by playing up before breaking out of the stalls on intended return/handicap debut in 1m contest at Ascot this month (11-2 at the time of withdrawal); cheekpieces replace blinkers; has the talent to play a major role.

11/4

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Kings Trust

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Delivered on earlier promise when winning five-runner Southwell maiden (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in October, his third start; contests much deeper race here but still has potential; cheekpieces tried today.

3/1

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; rallied strongly for third at Haydock (7f, good) and stayed on late when odds-on fourth of ten in a conditions event at Clairefontaine (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; set for further improvement with increasing stamina tests but form suggests he is a major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Green Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Menuisier

Made the frame on all his four runs at 2yrs, signing off with a good second of 11 in 1m1f maiden at Yarmouth in September; this son of Kameko needs considering on his first go in handicap company with cheekpieces added.

11/2

6

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Green Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; took a backward step last time at Goodwood (respected opposition) but had shaped well in his first two races, notably the 3l fourth on good to soft at Clairefontaine (1m); has to be of strong interest in this company.

15/8

4th

3

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Green Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; rallied strongly for third at Haydock (7f, good) and stayed on late when odds-on fourth of ten in a conditions event at Clairefontaine (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; set for further improvement with increasing stamina tests but form suggests he is a major player.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Wootton Bassett out of a well-related 1m winner (Listed; RPR 104); 20-1 for 12-runner maiden here (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago, racing freely early on and always behind; looks a longer-term prospect.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Wootton Bassett gelding who is on the up since sent handicapping, beaten just a head when second (Buckland Belle a neck behind) over C&D 19 days ago; a player nudged up 1lb.

15/8

2nd

5

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:39 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only eighth behind Buckland Belle over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago but was only about 4l off the winner and that represented some improvement.

10/1

8th

5

(8)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

My Old Mate

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Something to find on bare figures but may take a step forward with Lingfield reappearance (handicap debut) under his belt.

12/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Al Kazeem half-brother to four winners including Live Your Dream (1m2f-2m including 2yo; RPR 118), Dream Tale (1m; 94) and Gibbs Island (1m 2yo, 89; 1m7f/2m1f hurdle); withdrawn (dirty scope) from intended debut at Ffos Las 19 days ago; needs a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:22 Ffos Las

Ibn Sirin

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Harry Charlton

Big prices and well beaten in three runs over 1m last backend, since when he's been gelded; well related (half-brother to useful stayer Live Your Dream) and in good hands, but would want to see some support after eight months off.

8/1

6

(13)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Ibn Sirin

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

He hasn't beaten a rival in two 1m novice events on fast turf; handicaps more suitable after this.

50/1

3

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:22 Bath

Ibn Sirin

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

65,000gns yearling; too green to do himself justice when 16-1 and beaten 23l in Goodwood novice (1m, good to firm) last month; will need to take a huge step forward from that debut.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £14.32
Trifecta £37.40

Selections

The Times:

Ancient Egypt

RP RATINGS:

King's Trust

Daily Mirror:

Alfaraz

SPOTLIGHT:

Green Falcon

The Star:

Alfaraz

NEWMARKET:

King's Trust

Daily Record:

King's Trust

Telegraph:

Ancient Egypt

D Express:

Ancient Egypt

The Sun:

Ancient Egypt

POSTDATA:

Green Falcon