September 18 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

Standard

Betfair EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
RTV
View Course
Betfair EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 10 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who kept on well to make winning debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; safely held in valuable sales race since but back in calmer waters here and has a big role to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Piscean Star

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Well-bred colt who kept on well to make winning debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; safely held in valuable sales race since but back in calmer waters here and has a big role to play.

5/2

8

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Piscean Star

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ed Dunlop

Knew his job when digging deep for a narrow success at Kempton (7f); that was only 12 days ago so this is a quick turnaround and faces a sharper test.

6/1

6

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Kempton (AW)

Piscean Star

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

March foal by Starman; 15,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Quick Change (7f-8.6f including 2yo/AW; RPR 104), Desert Haze (1m; 100), Felix The Poet (8.6f AW 2yo; 92) and Unified (1m; 75); dam French 1m1f winner, half-sister to 6.5f/7f Group 1 winner Occupandiste; stable has very few 2yos go in first time, but he has an appealing pedigree and holds two sales race entries; worth a market check.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros yearling; ninth foal; closely related to an Italian Listed winner and Listed-placed 7f-1m winner (including 2yo) Mutamaiezahinc, half-brother to four other winners; dam 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 74); has fairly good standard to reach on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marseillan

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Lemos De Souza

Chased home Illy's Roo in handicap at Chelmsford before winning a 7f novice at Lingfield in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) on New Year's Eve; should give another good account.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Pontefract

Marseillan

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Fared best of the newcomers when third at 20-1 at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last month; his useful pedigree provides optimism he'll improve and he's respected in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 8240

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in valuable York nursery last month but will find this race easier and has claims if judged on his second from off the pace at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) in July; AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Norfolk Blue

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Didn't progress last season and was gelded over the winter; just a fair effort in a less-competitive Yarmouth handicap on his comeback and first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood twice as a 2yo) will need to make a difference.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:30 Yarmouth

Norfolk Blue

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Second from off the pace in a novice at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) last July on second start but that stands out a mile from his other four performances; stamina on the dam's side; gelded prior to this reappearance for an in-form yard.

12/1

3

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Norfolk Blue

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: William Knight

Well down the field in valuable York nursery last month but will find this race easier and has claims if judged on his second from off the pace at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) in July; AW debut.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced sister to 1m3f-13.3f AW winner Fox Flame, half-sister to UAE 1m2f dirt Group 1 winner Salute The Soldier; market helpful on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Onyeisi

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Interesting on his AW form for Charlie Johnston; poor run on Irish debut at Roscommon; stable's good current form is a positive.

16/1

10th

9

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Onyeisi

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Busy on AW during the winter for Charlie Johnston, winning over 1m2f and second over this trip; picked up for 14,000gns in February.

16/1

Form: 55

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise when fifth on first two outings (both 7f) but has a bit to find with the principals and will probably be of greater interest when qualified for nurseries.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Maskatto

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Kept on well to wear down Foothold close home over C&D four weeks ago, his first run at the trip; should have more to offer and can confirm those placings despite the 1lb worse terms.

100/30

2nd

8

(11)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Maskatto

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Has shown ability in his three starts as when fourth of 11 in a Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) six weeks ago; may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals in a race like this, though.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000euros breeze-up 2yo; ninth foal; half-brother to four winners including Global Applause (5f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 109), Revelstoke (German 6.5f 2yo/7f; 104) and Auditor (5f-7f including 2yo/Qatar; 98); dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/AW; 88); tongue tied on debut; market instructive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust No One

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Made the breakthrough, off 4lb lower, at Newcastle (1m2f; 6-4 favourite) in January; consistent thereafter (322) without any noticeable uplift for blinkers; returns from a short break in suitable company but with a few of the others open to improvement.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trust No One

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Scored over 1m2f here last month, his second start for Lemos De Souza; subsequent third of five behind Cospicua at Kempton (1m4f) was respectable, and he kept on well for second behind Wicksey here (1m2f; first-time blinkers) on Wednesday; the most exposed runner in the field but a likely contender nevertheless.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Trust No One

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Well backed when winning over C&D last month (Onyeisi second); finished behind Onyeisi when third at Kempton two weeks ago (1m4f); now has blinkers fitted (has run okay in cheekpieces before).

5/1

Form: 08

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always towards rear on first two starts (6f/7f); cannot be recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Calypso Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Denis Quinn

Little to show for early efforts but said to have been treated for physical issues before she was well supported for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when winning with something to spare; up 7lb with very different conditions today but she looks promising.

2/1

7th

3

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Calypso Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Denis Quinn

Little to show for early efforts but said to have been treated for physical issues before she was well supported for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when winning with something to spare; up 7lb with very different conditions today but she looks promising.

2/1

1st

10

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Calypso Breeze

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Denis Quinn

Always behind in three races; may fare better now handicapping but her form claims are poor.

16/1

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made promising debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month, staying on from the rear to finish second of ten; leading contender, assuming the switch to Polytrack suits.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Rosa Inglesa

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Fellowes

Steadily progressive RPRs over 7f; has performed well in Newmarket sales race (sixth of 26) and Wetherby handicap (close third) since recording an AW success; likely player, provided she stays the new trip.

4/1

3rd

7

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Rosa Inglesa

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Useful ability over 7f as a 2yo, winning a Chelmsford novice on her second start and finishing a creditable sixth in a big-field sales race at Newmarket when last seen; likely there is more to come and she is an interesting handicap debutante.

9/2

6th

26

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Rosa Inglesa

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Charlie Fellowes

Couldn't cope with the finishing kick of Colori Forever at Yarmouth and probably performed to a similar level when going one better at Chelmsford (again at 7f); looks vulnerable.

16/1

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a good family and wasn't disgraced when eight of 12 on last month's debut at Kempton, given she lost ground when racing wide and hanging left on the home turn; can improve but looks risky from stall 11.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Splash

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Didn't show much on her first two (AW) starts but she nearly sprang a 40-1 surprise over C&D (good) last autumn, making most of the running; unexposed and interesting on handicap debut after her winter break.

14/1

2nd

11

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Newmarket

Splash

9st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Turf debutante who has modest claims on her 7f AW efforts; may be more interesting in handicaps soon.

50/1

9

(11)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Splash

8st 13lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

From a good family and wasn't disgraced when eight of 12 on last month's debut at Kempton, given she lost ground when racing wide and hanging left on the home turn; can improve but looks risky from stall 11.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Karmology (Listed-placed 1m/1m2f including AW; RPR 102) and Muveran (1m AW; 65); dam 7f winner (75), half-sister to Group-placed 7.5f 2yo winner On Verra; not ruled out on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Karmacy

9st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Andrew J Martin

Soundly beaten on all five starts, most recently when seventh of eight on this month's stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW); back up in trip here; needs to find improvement from somewhere.

28/1

7th

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Karmacy

8st 10lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Andrew J Martin

Well held in four starts over 7f-8.6f on turf/AW for the Newland/Insole yard; market may indicate what is expected on stable debut after seven weeks off.

25/1

8th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Karmacy

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Down the field in autumn starts but may be capable of a bigger effort now handicapping on reappearance; check the market signals.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of an unraced mare from a successful Hong Kong family; only 6-1 for 7f Lingfield maiden on last month's debut but was well beaten; needs to take a huge step forward in what looks a better race here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Eve

8st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Out of an unraced mare from a successful Hong Kong family; only 6-1 for 7f Lingfield maiden on last month's debut but was well beaten; needs to take a huge step forward in what looks a better race here.

20/1

6

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Red Eve

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

42,000euros foal, 13,000gns yearling; half-sister to 1m winner Bernadine (including AW; RPR 81); unraced dam from a successful Hong Kong family; starts out in a modest race and she's one to note for market confidence.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £4.63
Trifecta £53.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosa Inglesa

POSTDATA:

Piscean Star

NEWMARKET:

Piscean Star

Daily Mail:

Piscean Star

D Express:

Piscean Star

RP RATINGS:

Rosa Inglesa

The Times:

Rosa Inglesa

Telegraph:

Rosa Inglesa

The Guardian:

Rosa Inglesa

Daily Mirror:

Rosa Inglesa

The Sun:

Rosa Inglesa

The Star:

Rosa Inglesa

Daily Record:

Rosa Inglesa