August 28 / 14.50 Chelmsford (AW)

14.50

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Paddy Power Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Paddy Power Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
340,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to five winners including Takeko (Scandinavian 1m/8.6f including Listed; RPR 101), Hot Team (7f-1m3f including 2yo Listed/AW; 100), One Small Step (7f-1m2f; 92) and Allihies (7f 2yo, 91/2m and 2m4f hurdle); dam unraced; market may guide on debut for powerful connections.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Archer Royal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

3yo; third in a Group 3 at Newmarket last autumn but mostly disappointing since, including in cheekpieces and blinkers; had a possible excuse (hampered start, stumbled) on latest, and he's falling in the weights, but he needs to get back on track.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Archer Royal

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Owes this high a mark to his third in a Group 3 at Newmarket last September and he's threatening to go the wrong way, with his struggles continuing when trailing home last in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle; the cheekpieces tried there are swiftly replaced by blinkers.

25/1

14th

3

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Archer Royal

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won debut (7f, AW) and came third in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) last September; however, he was last of seven in another Group 3 there (1m, good to firm) on final 2yo outing and beaten 10l in a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) on March reappearance; the latter was a hot race but today's first-time headgear for handicap debut needs to prompt a vastly better show.

11/1

Form: 32

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made late gains into third after being outpaced on debut at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) and ran to a similar level when around 7l behind a short-priced favourite at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; a longer trip may already be preferable but he nevertheless has solid claims on AW debut; stable also runs Shahik.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Armstrong

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second over 1m at Kempton (strong finish), Bath (hung left) and Yarmouth (rallied) in all three of his handicaps; 1m2f now looks worth a go.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:30 Yarmouth

Armstrong

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Back from seven months off to be second in handicaps at Kempton (1m, AW; strong finish) and Bath (1m, good to soft); that's three seconds from his five starts and he hung left last time but no shock if he now goes one better.

9/4

2nd

8

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Bath

Armstrong

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Back from seven months off (also gelded) with a promising second of nine on his handicap debut at Kempton (1m) last month; up 1lb but he can go well again with further progress on the cards.

11/4

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 28l when down the field at Kempton (7f, AW; 16-1; bumped start) at Kempton 17 days ago; big step forward needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Delta Dan

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nick Littmoden

Showed nothing in two starts over 7f on Polytrack at Kempton and Chelmsford last month; look elsewhere.

80/1

3

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Delta Dan

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Nick Littmoden

Beaten 28l when down the field at Kempton (7f, AW; 16-1; bumped start) at Kempton 17 days ago; big step forward needed.

50/1

5

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Kempton (AW)

Delta Dan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Nick Littmoden

April foal by Tasleet; half-brother to five winners including Delegation (French/German 1m2f-1m4f), Monlora De Luna (French 1m), Saint Jimmy (Swedish 7f/1m) and Archipenka (Czech 5f including 2yo); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 73); probably only of interest if attracting support.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; gelding by Sea The Moon; seventh foal; closely related to 9.4f/1m2f winner Broad Street (RPR 109), half-brother to three winners including Marbling (7f including AW/Group 3; 101) and Brogue (1m2f/1m5f; 93); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (96), out of French Oaks winner; one to note in the betting on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

11

(10)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

East India Breeze

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sent off the 4-1 second favourite for his handicap debut at Lingfield in January but he ended up last of the nine runners (7f); now tried in blinkers.

12/1

2

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

East India Breeze

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Jamie Osborne

Has shown little in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack and may not come into his own until earning a mark; stable also runs the newcomer Rugby Union.

100/1

4

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:58 Lingfield (AW)

East India Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jamie Osborne

More one for low-grade handicaps based on two recent starts.

100/1

Form: 44

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in June and ran to a similar level when fourth of eight at Southwell (7f, AW) 31 days ago, despite being caught wider than ideal; that form looks reasonable (second and fifth have won since) and he's one to respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Sovereign View

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

In-form 3yo who has reached the frame in AW handicaps (1m) in his last three runs, most recently when third at Kempton two weeks ago; record is now 1-10, but his dam won over 1m2f and he's respected at this new trip; cheekpieces worn in last two starts are removed.

5/1

3rd

5

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign View

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

3yo who ended last season with a Newcastle win (1m, AW) and has run well in three of his four starts this season including when fourth of 14 at Newcastle (cheekpieces added) last month; still has low mileage and he should be in the mix again.

7/1

4th

10

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sovereign View

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Tate

Ended 2025 with C&D victory and he's advanced his form this season, posting good third of 14 in 1m Kempton handicap 26 days ago; cheekpieces added; merits consideration from an unchanged mark.

8/1

Form: 77

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) on debut and he was beaten even further at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; now switches to AW; others preferred.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a C&D nursery in November and followed up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks later; didn't really fire in his next two runs, but he got back on track with a creditable second at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; that was his 12th start but he's been generally progressive on AW and he's in the mix.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.

5/1

5th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with a pair of handicap wins (around 1m) at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton but he beat only one (in a change of headgear) in 1m Chelmsford handicap last time; no surprise to see him bounce back with usual cheekpieces now refitted.

11/2

Form: 69

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of six on debut at Newbury (6f, good) before finishing down the field at Southwell (6f, AW) 31 days ago; now steps up in trip but may be one for handicaps before long.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tie Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Ten-race maiden whose best effort came when narrowly denied in a novice at Leicester (5f, good to soft) last October; well beaten over 6f on his final start for Ed Dunlop and now steps back up in trip on his stable debut having been bought for 8,000gns; watch the betting.

14/1

8th

3

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Tie Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Nine-race maiden; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) most recently; possibilities off a reduced mark dropped in class with the headgear retained; sole runner on the card for his Newmarket yard.

100/30

4th

7

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tie Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Exposed maiden (5f-7f) who finished well held in first-time cheekpieces on his handicap debut early in the month; now tried in blinkers and needs to improve on his previous AW work.

10/1

Form: 50

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fared best of the newcomers when fifth of 11 on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) but failed to build on that at Goodwood (6f, good) last month; now steps up to 7f with cheekpieces applied on AW debut, and this half-brother to Wimbledon Hawkeye may yet do better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Warning Symbol

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Owen

Half-brother to connections' smart Wimbledon Hawkeye; confirmed promise of his 2yo campaign by rewarding good market support on his handicap debut at Kempton three weeks ago (1m); a 3lb rise looks fair and he holds strong claims in his follow-up bid; cheekpieces worn once last year return.

4/5

1st

5

(1)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Warning Symbol

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Half-brother to connections' smart Wimbledon Hawkeye; promise amidst inexperience in his three runs as a 2yo; gelded following latest Chelmsford third (7f); looks a likely improver now handicapping over a mile; cheekpieces worn last time are now dispensed with.

8/1

10

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Warning Symbol

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Fared best of the newcomers when fifth of 11 on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) but failed to build on that at Goodwood (6f, good) last month; now steps up to 7f with cheekpieces applied on AW debut, and this half-brother to Wimbledon Hawkeye may yet do better.

8/1

Form: 49

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when fourth of 11 at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut but she proved disappointing at Bath (5.5f, good to firm) 27 days ago; steps up to 7f on AW debut; needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Double Naughty

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Made the perfect reappearance/stable debut at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May, but hasn't built on it in four outings since; needs a resurgence.

10/1

9th

9

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Double Naughty

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

0-5 for Richard Hannon; successful seasonal/stable debut at Bath (5.5f, good to firm) in May but lesser performances have followed.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Double Naughty

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Tickle

Made a winning seasonal/stable debut when beating Control Room by a head at Bath (5.5f, good to firm) in May; below that form at Goodwood and Chepstow since and she needs to bounce back.

6/1

Non-runners

Moon Warp, Shahik

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £7.09
Trifecta £25.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Archer Royal

POSTDATA:

Armstrong

Telegraph:

Shahik

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign View

LAMBOURN:

East India Breeze

The Times:

Warning Symbol

D Express:

Archer Royal

Daily Mirror:

Archer Royal

Daily Record:

Archer Royal

The Sun:

Shahik

NEWMARKET:

Armstrong

Daily Mail:

Armstrong

The Star:

Sovereign View