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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4th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Night Patrol

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Rather lightly raced 3yo who registered a 125-1 novice win last term for previous yard; proved resurgent at Haydock (soft) upped to 1m2f on return from break last time, finishing third; fresher than most and may build on that effort.

12/1

3rd

13

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Night Patrol

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

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 three handicaps since, including two for new yard around 7f at the start of the summer; a three-month break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

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

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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11th

10

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Masked Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Probably acts on soft; low-mileage 3yo who has improved since wearing cheekpieces but now needs better still after the minor honours over 7.6f and 1m in his two handicaps; 6-1 when upset in the stalls (withdrawn) at Goodwood 17 days ago; bred to stay at least this far and needs a second look.

11/2

8

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Masked Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 3yo who has improved since wearing cheekpieces; swamped by rivals who challenged wider at Ripon most recently; in excellent hands and may do better still.

13/2

4th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Masked Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

A couple of short-priced defeats in early runs, not looking the easiest on his comeback, but the cheekpieces have definitely helped; won well from the front in the spring (Polytrack) and backed that up on his handicap debut last time; holds obvious claims.

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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2nd

10

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Castle Rock

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Built on debut promise by completing a Newmarket double (7f/6f) last October and the form has received several boosts since; came off a true line last time but may keep straighter with headgear now applied; open to further progress and commands respect on handicap/seasonal debut, especially if the betting speaks positively.

7/4

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

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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9th

7

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tambora

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Made all with authority at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) in early July when last seen; up 6lb for this AW debut but this 3yo has had only five starts and could easily have more to offer.

11/2

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

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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5th

8

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Food For Thought

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Running well in defeat since switched to handicaps in July, including on good to soft (unraced on softer); her momentum was baulked when making promising headway at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago and this 3yo could be in the mix if handling the ground.

13/2

7th

5

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Food For Thought

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Nottingham novice winner who chased home a progressive filly on her handicap debut (also 1m2f, good to firm) in July; solid efforts on her next two starts, including when she looked like this drop back in trip will help last time; considered.

7/2

5th

12

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Food For Thought

8st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Nottingham novice (1m2f, good to firm) in June on fourth start and she's since been a clear second to unexposed handicap newcomers in two small-field contests (1m2f, good to firm; subsequent winner Silver Lake on the first occasion); she may yet have a bigger performance in her.

7/1

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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5th

5

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:07 Redcar

Domination

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

In good form since joining this yard with wins at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April and Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in June; upped to 1m4f for his AW debut when a solid third at Southwell last time and this return to shorter and turf should be no problem at all; respected.

7/1

3rd

10

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Domination

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

2-4 for this yard with narrow wins at Ripon (1m) and Doncaster (1m2f); another creditable effort over 1m2f last time; needs to resume improvement, which may be possible as he's just a 3yo but he's not bred for this new trip; it's also his AW debut.

5/1

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

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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8th

11

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Illys Roo

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gemma Tutty

Won and finished a close third in his first two starts for the yard over 7f here in March and added another success at York (1m, good to firm) in July; well held over C&D last time, but is just 1lb higher than for his last two wins so he can't be dismissed.

10/1

6th

11

(10)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Illys Roo

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Course winner over 7f in March on his stable debut and also won at York (1m, good to firm) in June, those wins coming off a mark 3lb lower than today's; never threatened on his last two starts, including over 1m2f at Doncaster 11 days ago, but has each-way claims back on the AW.

12/1

9th

13

(19)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Illys Roo

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time winner (7f/1m), most recently at York (good to firm) in July; never featured from off the pace there five days ago and now attempts this trip for the first time; could go well if seeing it out.

16/1

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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11th

14

(11)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Suggy

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Won here over 1m in May and twice at Wolverhampton over 8.5f in July; would have preferred a stronger gallop when a 1l fourth of seven here over 1m last time, but he isn't sure to be suited by the drop back to 7f.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:54 Kempton (AW)

Suggy

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Off the mark when winning over this C&D in May and also won twice over 8.5f at Wolverhampton in July; held at Haydock (1m, good) last month but his AW form figures read 2111, and could yet be capable of better on this surface.

100/30

4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Haydock

Suggy

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Third AW success in his last four starts when comfortably on top over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton eight days ago; he does need to prove he's as effective on turf (0-5 but was second in a nursery on soft last year) but he had them well strung out at Dunstall Park and could still be well treated even after a further 7lb rise.

6/4

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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5th

7

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

King Of Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Hugo Palmer

Low-mileage sort who gained a first win of 2026 in 12-runner handicap over C&D (soft) eight days ago; up 5lb but scored in good style so must enter calculations.

4/1

1st

10

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

King Of Thunder

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 7f nursery on good to soft ground last October; two creditable efforts in defeat this season without suggesting he is the answer today.

9/1

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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3rd

7

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Dream Of Ithaca

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Gallagher

1m4f wins here (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (good) in August; disappointed when favourite at Thirsk (1m4f, good) in her bid for a hat-trick; has to prove herself on slower than good.

8/1

7th

4

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Dream Of Ithaca

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Gallagher

Ulysses filly; back from a two-month break much improved and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of 1m4f wins at Brighton and Ffos Las; not taken lightly despite a 3lb weights rise.

9/4

1st

8

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Dream Of Ithaca

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Gallagher

Opened account at eighth attempt, with clearcut success in five-runner Brighton classified (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but the runner-up has won in that grade since and this filly might still have more to offer.

11/4

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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