September 23 / 14.38 Beverley

14.38

Heavy

Connexin’s Ghost Your Broadband Gallop Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Connexin’s Ghost Your Broadband Gallop Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel colt built on debut promise to land 6f Brighton maiden 22 days ago; he has yet to race on soft ground but looks to have more to offer so merits serious consideration despite conceding weight all round.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Ironwill

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

2-3 in 2yo campaign and took a step forward from his first two runs of this season when third at Sandown (7f, good) three weeks ago; could do with settling better but he might not be far away.

6/1

3rd

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Ironwill

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Won two minor sprints last year but fairly well held in 6f/7f good-ground handicaps this term and has only dropped 4lb; others appeal more, especially over this stiff 7f.

7/1

5th

13

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Unexposed colt whose sprinting form includes two wins last term and a respectable fifth at Newmarket (good) on reappearance; a possible danger with that outing under his belt, provided he stays this new trip.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 45

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far Above filly took a step forward from her debut when fifth of eight in 5f Thirsk novice last month; she may do better still so is no forlorn hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Mereside Spark

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Six-race maiden; proved somewhat resurgent with fourth of six, beaten 4l, upped to 6f at Catterick (good to firm; bled from nose) most recently; may build on that effort.

16/1

4th

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mereside Spark

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best effort to date was at Beverley (5f, soft) last September but has been well below that level in two starts since (vet reported she bled from the nose latest); others preferred.

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9305

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looks a poor maiden on balance, only fifth of nine on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton (5f) 17 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Max Comley

Off the mark on Newcastle AW in February (5f); ran well back on turf when runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in April but not so good in final two starts for Brian Ellison; sold for £1,000 since; regular cheekpieces left off on yard debut.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

Form: 2959

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hooded and got back on track after a promising debut second when ninth of 19 in 6f York nursery last month; he holds solid claims back in novice company with headgear again sported.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In the frame in six of his ten starts and 1lb higher than when going close over this trip at Southwell (AW) and Beverley (good to soft) in the spring; no headgear for the first time since his third start as a 2yo; each-way claims again.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Believeinmenow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Nine-race maiden whose second-place finishes over 5f in April/May suggest there may be a contest of this nature in him; form dipped when returned to 6f last time.

5/1

7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent maiden who was always well positioned from a rail draw when going close off 3lb lower at Beverley 12 days ago; needs more on just his second go beyond 5f.

6/1

Form: 68

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dream Ahead colt failed to build on a debut sixth when last of eight in 5f Redcar novice a week ago; lots more is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Im Dan Dare

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Firmly on the up for his new stable, making all at Catterick before narrowly denied by Rotokura Belle over C&D; back to winning ways with a Newcastle success 15 days ago (much more convincing than the neck margin might suggest); up 6lb in a better race but he's a speedy and progressive 3yo who commands major respect.

6/1

1st

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Im Dan Dare

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Promise for Adrian Nicholls and plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on stable debut; bettered that form when neck second (Yellow Diamond 4l behind in fourth) of 13 at York (5f, good) 13 days ago, keeping on well despite losing his left cheekpiece approaching the final furlong; raised another 5lb but the third, Schrodinger's Cat, won easily at Redcar on Saturday; should have a big say on AW debut.

5/2

2nd

15

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Im Dan Dare

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Showed promise for Adrian Nicholls and he had plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on his stable debut; 8lb higher and raised two classes but he's unexposed at 5f.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, last of 13 in 5f novice at Newcastle on his debut 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Harry Angel.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won 6f selling nursery here off 1lb lower in November; respectable keeping-on fourth in 6f course handicap last week; steps up to 7f for just a second time.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won a C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November; below that level in his next three starts but he posted a good effort when third of 12 here 29 days ago; contender.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November, his fifth start, but his subsequent three runs were underwhelming; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

7th
6 (6)
Kody B

11/8

Form: 82

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Dark Angel was very green on his debut and stepped up considerably when second of nine behind a next-time-out winner in 6f Chester novice 11 days ago; unraced in the mud but holds leading form claims here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Kody B

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2yo season with soft-ground maiden win over 6f at Pontefract but hasn't reproduced that form in three handicaps this year, including at Chester on Saturday; has first-time cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie he's worn of late.

9/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:24 Chester

Kody B

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2yo season with soft-ground win over 6f at Pontefract; fared better back over this trip at Hamilton (good) in May but he's another for whom this easy 6f may be on the sharp side.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Kody B

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Craig Lidster

Signed off for 2025 with 6f maiden victory at Pontefract; went too freely in first-time tongue tie when beating just one home in 7f Newmarket handicap last month though; needs to bounce back.

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear gelding has offered little in a pair of 6f Thirsk novices this autumn; others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

The Tunguska Event

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Headgear and a switch to minor handicaps have seen good progress since November, including scoring twice over 6f here; won again at Catterick (6f, good; made all) last month and good third of 14 at Doncaster (6f again) since; while best form has been at 6f, the speed he's shown in recent starts suggests he should be equally effective at 5f; likely to go well.

6/1

3rd

2

(15)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

The Tunguska Event

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Headgear and a switch to minor handicaps has seen him make good progress since November, winning for the third time when making all at Catterick last month (6f, good); up 3lb and he has other pace to contend with in this bigger field.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

The Tunguska Event

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual 6f winner at Newcastle over the winter and back from eight weeks off with a very good second of 14 in 6f Pontefract handicap last month; up 2lb but not out of things.

7/2

Form: 78

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Land Force colt hinted at promise when a debut sixth in 5f Sandown maiden but he beat just one in similar event there 11 days ago; he has something to prove now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Whats On Second

8st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Big prices and well held in three starts over 5f on turf; worth a mark check now making his nursery/AW debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:38 Beverley

Whats On Second

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Stuart Williams

Land Force colt hinted at promise when a debut sixth in 5f Sandown maiden but he beat just one in similar event there 11 days ago; he has something to prove now.

33/1

9

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:00 Sandown

Whats On Second

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Some headway in the closing stages on his C&D debut five weeks ago (50-1) but never the slightest threat to the principals; can do better at some point but he'll need a good step forward to win here.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £13.83
Trifecta £61.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ironwill

SPOTLIGHT:

Kody B

TOPSPEED:

Believeinmenow

Daily Mail:

Mereside Spark

RP RATINGS:

Kody B

The Guardian:

Kody B

Daily Mirror:

Kody B

Daily Record:

Kody B

NEWMARKET:

Ironwill

The Times:

Ironwill

Telegraph:

Ironwill

The Sun:

Ironwill

The Star:

Ironwill

D Express:

Believeinmenow