September 20 / 15.50 Newbury

15.50

Good To Soft

Metro Rod Pump Technology Partnership EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £11776.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Metro Rod Pump Technology Partnership EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

100/1 (Won)

  • Win: £126.00
  • Place: £13.20

Form: 78

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor claims on his 1m efforts; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Night Patrol

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Won a Newbury novice (7f, good to soft) for Richard Hannon last September but that was a shock at 125-1 and he's not gone on from that in two handicaps since; still lightly raced but he was out the back on recent stable debut at Beverley (first run since gelded) and others are preferred.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Night Patrol

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Julie Camacho

125-1-winner of 7f Newbury novice but he backed it up with a solid third of five in 1m York handicap later in the autumn on his final run for Richard Hannon; gelded/changed hands for 48,000gns since and needs considering for his new yard.

14/1

4

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Night Patrol

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Left his first two runs (1m, good/heavy) miles behind to win at 125-1 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; has an attractive pedigree, so that latest performance is unlikely to be a one-off, and he has the potential to be better than this opening mark.

6/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Without Parole colt who came from off the pace to make a winning debut in Sandown maiden (7f, soft); the clear pick of the runners with experience and sets a fairly useful standard.
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1st

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Sticktoyourguns

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Came from off the pace to make a winning debut over C&D on soft last August before going down narrowly under a penalty at Newbury (good to soft); the winner of that race was 125-1 and has become disappointing, but this colt retains potential.

11/4

2nd

1

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

Sticktoyourguns

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Owen Burrows

Without Parole colt who came from off the pace to make a winning debut in Sandown maiden (7f, soft); the clear pick of the runners with experience and sets a fairly useful standard.

9/4

1st

11

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Sandown

Sticktoyourguns

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

21,000gns foal, 80,000gns yearling; Without Parole half-brother to an Italian 6f winner, out of maiden (RPR 66) half-sister to 6f 2yo scorer Elronaq; stable 3-22 with 2yos this year.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by New Bay and first foal of Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner (RPR 106) for his notable connections; interesting contender, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Masked Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Promise when placed in both starts last year (good to soft and soft) but it was much his best effort when cheekpieces and/or AW sparked a win in Kempton novice (7f) 17 days ago; handicapper didn't miss that but still warrants plenty of respect on his debut in this sphere.

7/2

1st

5

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Masked Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two promising runs as a juvenile, at 7f and about 1m, but they were on good to soft and soft ground and he may have been feeling the good to firm surface when hanging under pressure on his Leicester return; should be capable of much better; cheekpieces fitted.

9/2

5th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Leicester

Masked Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Displayed plenty of promise when placed in 7f Newbury novice and 1m Nottingham maiden last autumn, travelling strongly long way when runner-up on latter occasion; gelded since; holds leading claims with better to come.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
46,000euros yearling, 650,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Havana Grey; dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 69), half-sister to useful 7f/1m scorer Qaroun; powerful yard; respected debutant.
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1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:47 Newmarket

Castle Rock

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

650,000gns breeze-up purchase; fourth at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month and he built on that when justifying 4-9 favouritism in a five-runner maiden here (7f, good) four weeks ago, making virtually all to score by a neck; has 7lb penalty and 7lb claimer is enlisted; speedy pedigree bolsters hopes that he can adapt to 6f.

8/11

1

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:47 Newmarket

Castle Rock

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

650,000gns breeze-up purchase; fourth at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month and he built on that when justifying 4-9 favouritism in a five-runner maiden here (7f, good) four weeks ago, making virtually all to score by a neck; has 7lb penalty and 7lb claimer is enlisted; speedy pedigree bolsters hopes that he can adapt to 6f.

8/11

1st

1

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket

Castle Rock

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

650,000gns breeze-up purchase; pleasing start to his career when keeping on for fourth at Newbury (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; hard to beat granted normal improvement.

6/5

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns foal; by Pinatubo and first foal of Italian 1m 2yo winner whose siblings include Group 3 and 2yo Listed scorers in that country; check the betting.
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1st

5

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Tambora

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Quietly progressive, always close up when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D (good; unraced on firmer) three weeks ago and he was only just behind Akho Mezzna and Bridge Of Eagles that day on almost the same terms; after just four races, he should still be open to improvement.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Tambora

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of the frame in three starts over 7f-1m2f at Newbury; open to progress now handicapping but whether he wants this far is debatable.

4/1

6th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Tambora

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

120,000gns foal; out of the frame here in his two starts, but he showed ability on both occasions as when sixth of 25 over 1m last month (second and third have won since); stamina not assured on breeding, but still interesting given the stable won this with a twice-raced colt last year.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutante by Dubawi and first foal of unraced sibling to notable winners Call To Mind (US 2m Grade 2) and Recorder (7f 2yo Group 3); this Royal runner is one for the shortlist.
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2nd

3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Food For Thought

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Pulled hard when beaten at odds-on on her 7f comeback; it's not hard to pick holes in her Nottingham novice win, upped to this trip 16 days ago, but she did it in decent style and is unexposed entering handicap company; still holds an entry in next weekend's Irish Oaks.

5/2

1st

1

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

10:30 Nottingham

Food For Thought

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Ralph Beckett

Bettered her debut effort when runner-up to subsequent Listed-placed Sacred Ground at Yarmouth (1m, good) last October but she was disappointing on her reappearance at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago, dropping away after racing too freely; that may have taken the freshness out of her but she needs to settle better on her first try over 1m2f.

11/8

4th

5

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Chepstow

Food For Thought

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Bettered mildly encouraging 2yo debut when clear second of five behind very useful rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) in October; this drop back in trip is not an obvious move, but she should have more improvement to come this season and her Irish Oaks entry suggests she's held in some regard.

10/11

7th
3 (10)
Domination

33/1

Form: 07

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in maidens at Newbury and Sandown; physical tweak (gelded since last run) needs to prompt improvement, otherwise he looks one for handicaps.
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3rd

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Domination

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

0-4 for Clive Cox but 2-3 for this yard after narrow wins at Ripon (1m, good to soft) and over C&D (good to firm); came from off the pace a month ago to collect by a half-length off 5lb lower; well bred, he might well have more to offer.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Domination

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Justified favouritism when beating a clear second on his seasonal/stable debut at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; never dangerous when fourth in similar conditions at Nottingham last month but that was a Class 4 and he has shaped as though this new trip should be within range; needs a close look on this drop back in grade.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Domination

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

Opened his account with neck success, first two clear, in Class 6 handicap at Ripon (1m) on stable/seasonal debut; upped two grades but may have more to offer and, getting weight all round, looks one for the shortlist.

5/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Australia and first foal of 6f 2yo/1m Listed winner (RPR 101) who descends from 6f 2yo Group 1 scorer Eva Luna; already gelded; market instructive.
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1st

7

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Illys Roo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over 7f and latest was at Southwell in March; creditable third back there next time but has found it harder on turf since; has returned to the mark he defied at Southwell but has too much too prove, including stamina for 1m (remote last of four previous attempt).

25/1

7th

11

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Illys Roo

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over 7f and latest was at Southwell in March; only 2lb higher than for that win but he's finished down the field in last three runs and he's the most exposed runner in this line-up; passed over.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Illys Roo

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over this trip but he finished two places behind Goldwork when only seventh of ten at Ascot two weeks ago; needs a positive reaction to the first-time hood.

25/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; Sands Of Mali half-brother to winners in France (1m-1m3f) and Italy (1m 2yo), out of French 6.7f 2yo scorer (RPR 88); others preferred.
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8th

9

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Mali Star

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Seven races, best when beaten under a length in 1m handicaps here (firm/good) on last two occasions; not bred for 1m2f but has now been shaping as if worth a crack at it; also now tries headgear but he's one to consider.

3/1

3rd

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Mali Star

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Improved on her 2yo form when finishing third over C&D (firm) on last week's seasonal return; had to wait for a run on that occasion before finishing with a flourish; open to further progress.

11/4

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having achieved little in 6f contest at Salisbury.
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1st

7

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suggy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Off the mark on his return from six-month layoff at Kempton (1m, AW) in May off 4lb lower; below that form back on turf at Newbury since but may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

11

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Newbury

Suggy

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Has found his feet in Kempton AW handicaps at 1m on last two starts, just worn down (by one who would have been an unlucky loser) last November, then found a bright turn of foot to win on comeback; up just 4lb but he has a different question to answer this time, returned to turf with rain about.

9/2

1st

11

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Suggy

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Showed improvement when switched to handicaps in the autumn, finishing runner up at Bath (1m, soft) before going down by a head over this C&D; up 4lb on this return from six months off, but a few winners have come out of that race; respected.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt; brother to 7f scorer Formal (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 105), out of 7f/1m winner (including 2yo/Group 1; 116); one of several intriguing newcomers in the field.
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7th

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Veritable

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved with each of his three runs as 2yo, cheekpieces retained when runner-up in 1m3f Kempton maiden in December; subsequently gelded and this son of Dubawi can do better still on his handicap debut.

4/1

6

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Redcar

Veritable

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Always behind in Newbury contest (7f, good to soft; 9-2) but looks the sort to improve significantly, being a nicely bred colt who represents notable connections; upped in distance with headgear fitted.

8/1

6

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Redcar

Veritable

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Always behind in Newbury contest (7f, good to soft; 9-2) but looks the sort to improve significantly, being a nicely bred colt who represents notable connections; upped in distance with headgear fitted.

8/1

14/1

Form: 46 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in Ascot maiden (6f, good) won by today's Mill Reef contender Words Of Truth; disappointing favourite over 7f on AW since but may show progress back on turf.
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6th

13

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

King Of Thunder

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

Local runner who is 1-1 at handicap level and may well show further progress; gelded prior to that Haydock success (7f, good to soft; held on narrowly) in October; should be well primed for this reappearance assignment, given the location, and warrants major respect.

8/1

1

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

King Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hugo Palmer

Promising debut fourth in Ascot maiden (6f, good) in July but he disappointed when favourite on AW in September and was beaten 20l back on turf (also 7f, good to soft) later that month; subsequently gelded and makes handicap debut with something to prove.

10/1

12th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

King Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed some promise in Ascot maiden (6f, good) won by today's Mill Reef contender Words Of Truth; disappointing favourite over 7f on AW since but may show progress back on turf.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ulysses half-sister to two winners, notably Elysium Dream (6f/7f including 2yo; RPR 90); yard has modest strike-rate with 2yos.
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8th

13

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Dream Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: John Gallagher

Raced freely and faded into fifth of 14 in C&D handicap (good to firm) last time, but that sixth start confirmed that she has a little ability.

10/1

5th

14

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Dream Of Ithaca

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: John Gallagher

Just behind Von Dutch at Beverley before out of her depth behind Shirakawa back into novice company last time; would be a surprise winner.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £583.90
Straight Forecast £302.38
Trifecta £4770.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Sticktoyourguns

NEWMARKET:

Castle Rock

The Star:

Masked Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Veritable

Daily Mail:

Castle Rock

D Express:

Castle Rock

Daily Record:

Castle Rock

POSTDATA:

Sticktoyourguns

LAMBOURN:

Sticktoyourguns

The Times:

Sticktoyourguns

Telegraph:

Sticktoyourguns

The Guardian:

Sticktoyourguns

Daily Mirror:

Sticktoyourguns

The Sun:

Sticktoyourguns