October 09 / 15.05 Bath

15.05

Good To Soft

BetWright EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetWright EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

13/8

Form: 2

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Found the winner almost 4l too good on last month's Kempton debut (1m), but that's an effort well worth marking up considering his widest draw (13 of 13) and demonstrable greenness; goes close if clued up from the start, with nothing about the switch to turf giving cause for concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Abundant

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

1m maiden winner on the AW; has run well in all four handicaps, the latest at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) where he had a wide trip but kept on to be only 3l off the winner; the first-time cheekpieces worn there are removed; respected.

6/1

5th

13

(17)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Abundant

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Close third over C&D in June on second handicap start (good; Get Outta Here second) and filled the same position at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, albeit no match for the first two; he might have an each-way shout in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

3rd

8

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Abundant

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

AW maiden winner last year who made an encouraging handicap debut/return when fourth at Windsor (good to firm) in May; stepped up on that when close third at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Ciarrai Abu fourth) three weeks ago; winner of that race has gone in again since, as has the fifth; likely to sit handy from his low draw and enters calculations.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, too green to function when 35l last of ten on last month's Windsor debut (1m), albeit in a warmer-looking race and on slower ground than likely awaits; needs to have learned an awful lot even so.
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1st

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:05 Doncaster

Any Which Way

8st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Michael Bell

Always prominent to justify favouritism on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; languished in rear, contrastingly, for most of the race at Windsor (11.4f, good) 19 days ago but started to pass rivals over 1f out and finished second of seven; 1m6f beckons strongly after that performance, so he could have more to give.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Any Which Way

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Well held at big prices in three 2yo runs but he looked a different proposition when justifying favouritism on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month; up 6lb but that was a comfortable success and he's open to more progress at this new trip; big player for yard that won this in 2021 and 2022.

3/1

1st

4

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Any Which Way

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Looked a work in progress in three 2yo runs, showing his best form on the second occasion (1m, good to soft); looks sure to improve for 1m2f on paper and he returns with his stable going well.

4/1

Form: 54

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed up promisingly in front for most of last month's Lingfield Polytrack debut, but couldn't consolidate that effort at Chelmsford since, sweating up and hanging (both 7f); hopes likely rest with the encouragement on pedigree as regards both 1m and the switch to turf.
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4

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Mick From Tipp

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Denis Quinn

Finished around 17l behind Abundant at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago, but had previously shown promise in two starts over 7f on Polytrack; probably frame material at best, though.

33/1

3

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:05 Bath

Mick From Tipp

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Denis Quinn

Showed up promisingly in front for most of last month's Lingfield Polytrack debut, but couldn't consolidate that effort at Chelmsford since, sweating up and hanging (both 7f); hopes likely rest with the encouragement on pedigree as regards both 1m and the switch to turf.

16/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mick From Tipp

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Denis Quinn

Represents stable not known for 2yo winners and was 50-1 for recent debut at Lingfield (7f) but put in a fairly good front-running shift before fading into fifth and evidently has ability.

5/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Appeal on breeding (including at two) and sent off 8-1 for last month's Yarmouth debut (1m1f, good to soft), but didn't appear to work it all out; fair step up on that 9l sixth of 11 ought to be achievable.
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6th

5

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

New Bay Star

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Had his chances on the AW for Charlie Johnston last winter prior to being picked up for 45,000gns; Galway on his debut for new connections looked a punt and so it proved, with him well beaten; needs a deal more on his handicap debut.

10/1

11th

17

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

New Bay Star

11st 1lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on four of six attempts for Charlie Johnston in Britain, including all three starts on AW last winter when wearing cheekpieces; bought for 45,000gns in February and debuts for new yard with Harry Swan booked.

14/1

2nd

2

(1)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

New Bay Star

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Beaten five times, the last twice following wind surgery and raced keenly in the new cheekpieces last time at Newcastle (1m2f); clearly has a big run in him nonetheless.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; Cotai Glory half-brother to three siblings who all recorded RPRs in the 80s when winning as 2yos, and yard has saddled more juvenile winners this term than is often the case; interesting.
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2nd

10

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raise The Stakes

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Seven-race maiden who was placed twice in similar company over 1m2f on turf for William Knight in June, but showed little on stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good) this month; needs to bounce back.

10/1

10th

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Raise The Stakes

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Failed to win for William Knight (0-7), beaten at odds-on at Yarmouth (1m2f classified) on final start for that trainer; visor (worn twice) has yielded some improvement; wise to monitor this 7,000gns purchase on stable debut.

9/1

3rd

8

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Raise The Stakes

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

0-6 but he found improvement upped to 1m2f when runner-up in a classified event at Lingfield (good; first-time visor) last week; that was behind a rival who was completing a four-timer and he's a big player if he can build on that.

2/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two places and almost 2l behind Ethereal Charm at Salisbury last month (1m, heavy), having been sent off way shorter (10-1 versus 150-1); some promise in that debut effort even so, but a good bit more needed.
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3rd

6

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Believe

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Seventh to Arc Ole Ole when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York in May; made favourite again, however, in six-runner race here (again 1m4f on good) 15 days ago and always close up to win by a neck, finding plenty for sustained pressure; up 3lb but it looks as if 1m6f will suit him well.

13/2

1st

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Bath (1m, good to soft) last October on second start and followed up in Wolverhampton novice (9.4f, AW) in March; only seventh of 14 when 2-1 favourite on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago but he should retain potential.

5/2

Form: 4357

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sets a clear standard on July's Ascot third (7f, good to firm) and will stay 1m, but faith in him dampened by two hanging/weakening efforts either side of a gelding operation; positive response to cheekpieces needed.
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4th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Ohara

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His nursery win (sole success) was on soft so the recent rain is welcomed; downgraded from running in Ascot handicaps in his last two races.

10/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Ohara

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His nursery win (sole success) was on soft but conditions were good to firm when second to Last Verse in a small field at Chepstow (1m4f), since when he's finished tailed off here after suffering early interference; needs his best form yet even if putting best foot forward.

16/1

15th

10

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Ohara

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2yo win was over 1m on soft at a stiff track and he was stepped up to 1m4f when second of four at Chepstow (good to firm) on latest outing, his best show this term; needs to build on that but he saw the trip out very well and could have more in the tank.

7/1

Form: 63

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Near-6l third at Ffos Las latest represented only the tiniest step forward on RPRs, but she didn't fail for stamina upped to 7.5f on heavy ground there; yard has had a clutch of 2yos with prior experience hitting the mark already this month, and she remains of real interest accordingly.
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11th

13

(3)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:32 Dundalk (AW)

Nicely Timed

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Ordinary form in three runs for Ralph Beckett last autumn over shorter trips; blinkers tried for yard debut and upped markedly in trip.

16/1

8

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:05 Bath

Nicely Timed

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Near-6l third at Ffos Las latest represented only the tiniest step forward on RPRs, but she didn't fail for stamina upped to 7.5f on heavy ground there; yard has had a clutch of 2yos with prior experience hitting the mark already this month, and she remains of real interest accordingly.

3/1

3rd

7

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Nicely Timed

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Well-bred filly who wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine on recent debut at Lingfield (7f, AW), having been rather sluggish in the early stages; needs to improve here but has very obvious potential.

6/1

Form: 74

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Knew far more about the job at Salisbury latest (1m, heavy), making all until headed 2f out; bare form of that likely well below what's required here, but she can find her level in handicaps after this.
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7th

5

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ethereal Charm

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Seemingly exposed as ordinary, the step up to 1m2f not making any difference last time; is a half-sister to a couple of winning stayers, but that's rather clutching at straws.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Ethereal Charm

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Daisy Hitchins

Modest at best as 2yo (best effort on second start) but tenth of 12 on handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (AW; 80-1); having dropped back to 7f that day, she now tries a new trip.

40/1

10th

11

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Ethereal Charm

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Only modest form shown in a trio of 1m novices at two, too free when seventh at Bath in October; she needs to take a big step forward now going handicapping.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1, unseated before start and didn't appear to grasp the required when beaten 48l on last month's Tapeta debut (8.6f); much more needed.
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2nd

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chepstow

Head Girl

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark at the seventh attempt when justifying favouritism in a Beverley handicap (1m4f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb, but that was a dominant display and this well-bred filly has fast and soft ground winners on the dam's side of her pedigree; key player.

11/4

1st

7

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Head Girl

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jonathan Portman

Took a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces with third at Lingfield (11.5f) in May but she beat only one in 1m4f Epsom handicap 27 days ago; well in the mix if back on song here.

4/1

9th

8

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Head Girl

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third of ten at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) one month ago; that was just her fifth start and she's one of few legitimate threats to Sarangpur.

9/2

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Abundant

POSTDATA:

Ohara

SPOTLIGHT:

Nicely Timed

NEWMARKET:

Raise The Stakes

The Sun:

New Bay Star

D Express:

Nicely Timed

The Times:

Abundant

Telegraph:

Abundant

The Guardian:

Abundant

Daily Mirror:

Abundant

Daily Record:

Abundant

Daily Mail:

Ohara

The Star:

Ohara