September 04 / 14.40 Salisbury

14.40

Soft

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Abandoned

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only seventh of ten in Newbury event (7f, good to firm) but made some late headway and may improve over this longer trip with the experience under his belt; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:50 Windsor

Edwin Hubble

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Acquitted himself well in smart company on final 2yo starts at 1m and 1m1f; easy to back for handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) ten days ago where he was checked in his run but nevertheless made some progress from off the pace; can go well with the extra distance likely to suit.

5/1

7th

8

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Edwin Hubble

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Placed in his last three starts last season, the latest when beaten 5l into second of seven here (1m1f, good) in October; market useful now making his handicap debut after eight months off.

12/1

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

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros foal, 65,000gns yearling; by Hello Youmzain and first foal of once-raced daughter of 1m6f Listed scorer; yard's best 2yo this term scored at Salisbury on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:01 Newbury

Kaladan

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

65,000gns yearling who is open to improvement on his second start but he was a well-beaten sixth of seven at 15-2 on last month's debut at Ascot (7f, soft) and a sizeable step forward is necessary today.

16/1

2

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Kaladan

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

By upwardly mobile sire Hello Youmzain; 26,000euros foal, 65,000gns yearling; first foal; dam once-raced half-sister to winners Morning Poem (1m 2yo/1m2f), Molten Sea (12.4f-2m) and Medieval Gold (2m hurdle), out of 1m6f Listed winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Monturani; yard's newcomers always to be respected and market can guide.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros foal, 145,000euros yearling; Camelot half-brother to winners Lion's Dream (6f/1m2f AW; RPR 85) and Sanafi Zabeel (German 1m1f), out of German 1,000 Guineas winner; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

King Of Berkshire

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Won from the front in handicaps at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and Thirsk (1m4f, good) in June; only third when 8-13 for a four-runner race at Sandown (upped to 1m6f, good) on latest outing but he was close up and that represented further progress in form terms; a more strongly run race at the trip would probably suit him.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

King Of Berkshire

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Back on the up with a second all-the-way win of the year at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last Friday; has a likeable way of going about things and this longer trip could suit him even better; leading claims under a 6lb penalty.

4/9

1st

1

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

King Of Berkshire

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Knuckled down to score at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; 5-6 favourite) on penultimate start and in the mix from this revised mark at Windsor (11.5f; third) subsequently; few concerns about 1m4f around this sharp track, so this looks a good opportunity to add to his tally.

11/8

Abandoned

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder colt who cost 130,000gns as a yearling; showed promise with third of seven in Newbury maiden (1m, good) won by a smart prospect; respected with progress on the cards.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Lost Boys

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: David Menuisier

Won the last three of his five starts; this season they were 1m2f handicaps (good; unraced on firmer) at Sandown and Newbury, latterly in the London Gold Cup in which he travelled very strongly before squeezing through over 1f out and prevailing virtually on the nod against Sahara King, as the pair drew about 2l clear; these powerful owners have acquired both horses since; up 7lb but improving and capable of better.

4/1

1st

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Lost Boys

8st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Plenty of ability all 2yo starts, on final occasion always front rank to win a maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft); dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and he duly improved at 1m2f when reappearing in a six-runner handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago, leading over 1f out and just holding on; up 6lb but should have more improvement in him.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Lost Boys

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Promising third last year on first two starts (1m, good/soft) then won Haydock maiden (1m, good to soft) in September; his dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and it seems likely that he'll improve for this step up in trip on handicap/seasonal debut; trainer won this in 2024.

9/4

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns yearling; Wootton Bassett half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult Of Ireland (RPR 91); dam 1m4f scorer (73), sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; represents major stable; very interesting debutant.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Lyneham

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Doncaster (1m, soft) last September then kept on well to win a 1m maiden here (good) in October; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but his dam is from a classy family and he's in excellent hands; entered in the Dante and Derby and could be set for big 3yo campaign.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Newmarket

Lyneham

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

425,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett out of 1m4f-winning sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; 5-1, narrowly came off worse in a sustained duel with an Ed Dunlop-trained newcomer in maiden at Doncaster (1m, soft) three weeks ago, the pair clear of a pretty useful third; sets the standard and looks sure to improve.

11/8

8

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Lyneham

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

425,000gns yearling; Wootton Bassett half-brother to 9.4f winner Iseult Of Ireland (RPR 91); dam 1m4f winner (73), sister to Breeders' Cup Turf and Arc winner Found; another newcomer with claims on paper.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attractively bred newcomer, by Palace Pier out of a 7f-1m winner (including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 112) for his owner; market confidence would heighten interest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Zabeel Palace

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Fourth foal (no winners as yet) of a Group 2 winner at around this trip; holds no notable entries but trainer enjoying a good season with juveniles and the market will tell a tale.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last of seven in Kempton maiden (1m, AW) having been friendless in the betting; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ethereal Charm

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Seemingly exposed as ordinary, the step up to 1m2f not making any difference last time; is a half-sister to a couple of winning stayers, but that's rather clutching at straws.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Ethereal Charm

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Daisy Hitchins

Modest at best as 2yo (best effort on second start) but tenth of 12 on handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (AW; 80-1); having dropped back to 7f that day, she now tries a new trip.

40/1

10th

11

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Ethereal Charm

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Only modest form shown in a trio of 1m novices at two, too free when seventh at Bath in October; she needs to take a big step forward now going handicapping.

33/1

Verdict

Lost Boys (second choice) and Edwin Hubble could well improve on their Newbury efforts. All of the newcomers are in good hands, and LYNEHAM is particularly interesting. The market signals should offer further guidance.[Steve Boow]