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.
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5th

11

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Monoceros

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Iain Jardine

Newmarket debut winner for Charlie Appleby last summer (7f, good-to-firm); creditable yard debut in Musselburgh handicap in April but has taken a backward step both starts since.

14/1

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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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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1st

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Blue Courvoisier

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

All seven starts on good/good to firm; won the competitive Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m) in May before mid-division at Royal Ascot, and he was a close third of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) three weeks ago; could again be in the mix.

9/1

3rd

16

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Blue Courvoisier

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Built upon previous promise to win the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May on his third handicap start; mid-division in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) since when fifth of 15 on the unfavoured far side; this 3yo remains of interest and is firmly in calculations.

4/1

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

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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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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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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1st

5

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Sandown

Drymee

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Justified favouritism in a Lingfield maiden in June before scoring on handicap debut at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last month; held in third in hat-trick bid at Newmarket but that was a tactical race and was beaten less than 1l; looks interesting off same mark here and should have more to offer at this trip.

7/2

3rd

7

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:14 Newmarket (July)

Drymee

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Fanshawe

Hat-trick seeker who has very low mileage; the form of his Class 5 success at Newbury (1m, good to firm; handicap debut) last time has been franked by the runner-up since; upped in grade but receives weight all round and looks open to further progress; respected.

11/4

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

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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9th

4

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Jackabi

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

More amenable than has often been the case when winning a 7f maiden handicap for Ian Williams on turf in June; hood came off for his new yard last time, when well held, and he'll have to settle better upped in trip again.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Jackabi

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Has raced freely in the past and the hood he wore when winning a maiden handicap here last time for Ian Williams (same colours) is now missing; that's a nagging worry but he's only 2lb higher.

9/2

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

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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9th

12

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Tallis

8st 5lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

0-5; appeared to improve on previous efforts when third of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) this month, but he needs another step forward in order to take this.

15/2

3rd

9

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:34 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Tallis

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Mackie

Showed signs of improvement in Wolverhampton classified race in sole outing this year but needs to build on that effort.

20/1

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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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:

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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