September 09 / 15.50 Leicester

15.50

Good

British EBF “Confined” Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Had No More Than Three Runs) (C&G)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British EBF “Confined” Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Had No More Than Three Runs) (C&G)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
750,000gns yearling who boasts a top-class pedigree, being a brother to two winners and a half-brother to five more, notably Telecaster (Group 2); went off a short price when winning on his Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) and is the one to beat under a penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Monoceros

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Low-mileage 3yo; Newmarket winner for previous yard and ran well at Musselburgh on stable/seasonal debut; took a step backwards last time so needs to rebound.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Monoceros

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Pulled up on his final run for Godolphin but his first two efforts read well; joined current yard for 25,000gns and kept on takingly for third behind Strength Of Spirit over 1m here in April (handicap debut); open to improvement.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two runs to date, latterly when last of five behind Monoceros at Newmarket (7f); nurseries are probably next.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Akrivos

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

0-10 but he has posted some solid efforts on the AW; below his best at Southwell (7f, AW) 26 days ago and the switch back to turf isn't sure to suit; cheekpieces now added.

6/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Akrivos

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fourth on last three starts (1m-1m2f, Tapeta/Polytrack) including under Billy Loughnane at Lingfield three weeks ago; 2lb lower but this drop back to 7f asks a question.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to three winning sprinters, including one on debut (3yo), out of the yard's Group 2 5f Temple Stakes winner Priceless (successful on 2yo debut); an interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

17

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Courvoisier

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Came up shy in his first two handicaps (1m, good) but he was a big market mover when repelling stablemate Langstone in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm); that was courtesy of a canny front-running ride by Saffie Osborne and he's gone up 9lb to boot; there's a suspicion that he might have left his Britannia chance in Cumbria.

14/1

1st

14

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Blue Courvoisier

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Reappeared with close second on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last month, followed by a respectable fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good; favourite); has had only four races but probably needs to resume improvement.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of a useful multiple 1m2f winner whose yard is 2-21 with 2yos this season (2-7 with them here); got upset at the stalls and was withdrawn ahead of his intended AW debut a month ago (100-1 at the time).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Newmarket

Chain Link

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Has started 33-1 for both starts but went very close at Haydock (7f, good to soft) latest; possibilities provided that form is backed up.

9/2

3

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:00 Haydock

Chain Link

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Shaped a bit better than the bare result, namely seventh of 11, at Leicester (7f, good); open to improvement with the outing under his belt.

33/1

4

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Chain Link

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Horton

Second foal of a useful multiple 1m2f winner whose yard is 2-21 with 2yos this season (2-7 with them here); got upset at the stalls and was withdrawn ahead of his intended AW debut a month ago (100-1 at the time).

33/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; holds a couple of Group 1 entries this autumn but they look somewhat ambitious on the strength of his debut 6f effort recently, when well beaten, but he's entitled to improve.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Decem Starr

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

Has broadly encouraging form, including a couple of fourth-place finishes this term; better than bare result last time (met traffic issues, eased once beaten); could go well.

14/1

10th

2

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:45 Salisbury

Decem Starr

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jack Jones

Five-race maiden; not beaten far on his handicap debut three weeks ago (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) but he will need to raise his game to come out on top here.

14/1

4th

4

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Decem Starr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jack Jones

Stamina on dam's side of pedigree and he shaped as though this longer trip would suit on his comeback over an easy 7f early last month; first-time cheekpieces will need to bring out a bit more on his handicap debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners; trainer had a big-priced 2yo debutante winner on the AW last month but has only had one placed from 29 juvenile turf runners over the past five seasons; likely best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newbury

Drymee

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

With Joseph Parr when an eyecatching fourth at Leicester (7f; 150-1) last September; produced only a fair opening effort for this trainer, but stepped up to score at Lingfield (7.5f, soft; 2-1 favourite) a fortnight later; interesting to see what he makes of handicapping now with Tom Marquand booked.

100/30

1st

6

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 135y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield

Drymee

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Belied 150-1 odds when promising fourth for Joseph Parr at Leicester (7f, good) in September but, having been gelded, was disappointing when weakening seventh of nine for new stable (same owners) at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; needs that recent outing to have brought her on.

6/1

7th

7

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drymee

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

150-1 and green but promising debut fourth of 11 in 7f noivce at Leiecester (7f, good to firm) in September for Joseph Parr; gelded/changed hands for 11,000 guineas subsequently and he's open to a fair bit of progress for his new yard.

5/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on his Tapeta debut (6f) but although he should be suited by today's extra furlong on pedigree he will do well to get involved; yard also responsible for Akrivos.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Chepstow

Jackabi

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

A fair 7f juvenile maiden but he tends to race freely and did well considering, when beaten 4l at Chester (7.5f, soft) 15 days ago, in first-time tongue-tie to go with hood (retained); takes a drop in grade and may be interesting if let loose in front.

5/1

5th

9

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

Jackabi

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

A fair 7f juvenile maiden but he went too freely in a refitted hood when only 12th in 7f Salisbury handicap on his recent reappearance; tongue tie is added now.

33/1

12th

7

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:45 Salisbury

Jackabi

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in his first two nurseries (five and four ran respectively); too free when last of four at Newcastle when last seen in December; into a much deeper race now back on turf.

20/1

Form: 87

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 for two runs this summer, when finishing a remote last each time; expect more of the same.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Tallis

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Mackie

Astronomical prices when failing to beat a rival in three 7f novices on turf/Tapeta last year; returns from nine months off having been gelded; little appeal.

66/1

8

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Thomas Tallis

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Mackie

150-1 for two runs this summer, when finishing a remote last each time; expect more of the same.

250/1

Form: 696

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three runs to date, albeit he shaped better than his final position from another wide stall last time; nurseries will likely be his chance to shine.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

5

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ffos Las

Tie Fighter

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-race maiden who is making belated handicap debut; chance of opening his account largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late-foaled 240,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to two winners in France, including one on 2yo debut; the market will be the best guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Chepstow

Watercraft

9st 5lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Did not live up to pedigree when safely held over 7f on both 2yo starts; can probably improve this year but others have much more obvious claims.

25/1

6th

11

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Watercraft

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Failed to make much of a splash in 7f contest at Leicester but attracted support and is evidently thought capable of better, which befits one who cost 240,000gns as a yearling.

8/1

10

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Watercraft

9st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Late-foaled 240,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to two winners in France, including one on 2yo debut; the market will be the best guide.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monoceros

The Star:

Zabeel Palace

LAMBOURN:

Blue Courvoisier

RP RATINGS:

Monoceros

POSTDATA:

Monoceros

NEWMARKET:

Monoceros

The Times:

Monoceros

Telegraph:

Monoceros

The Guardian:

Monoceros

Daily Mail:

Monoceros

D Express:

Monoceros

Daily Mirror:

Monoceros

The Sun:

Monoceros

Daily Record:

Monoceros