October 10 / 15.18 York

15.18

Good

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Took on males on debut at Ascot (6f, soft) last month and was a promising second of five at 11-2; that performance gives her leading claims today and she's in excellent hands to progress.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Thaluna

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Rallied for creditable fifth in similar event at Newmarket (1m) in latest turf start; 0-5 in handicaps and hasn't shown any further progress since reappearance but has possibilities provided this switch to AW works a treat.

13/2

5th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Thaluna

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won 2yo novice at York (6f, good) in October but she hasn't really built on an encouraging seasonal/handicap debut here (7f) in May; raced freely and possibly didn't stay 1m2f last time, however, and this drop back to a mile might help.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Thaluna

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

6f winner last autumn; has been running respectably in 7f/1m handicaps without looking ahead of her mark; now moves up in distance (sister won up to 1m2f); should be thereabouts.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
34,000euros foal, £48,000 yearling; by Invincible Army; second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f/6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 95) from useful family; one of two debutants for connections and the betting could be informative.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Invincible Boy

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner (good to soft) on his seasonal return in April; handicaps have been a struggle thus far but this represents a drop in class and he still has time on his side; visor could help turn things around too.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Invincible Boy

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with a convincing win at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in April but he hasn't managed to add to that initial success in two subsequent York handicaps; it's still fairly early days and maybe this stiffer track will suit.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Invincible Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored with authority on his return in Pontefract novice (6f, good to soft) in April; never on the pace when well-beaten eighth of 14 in 6f handicap here 12 weeks later but it's possible he'll benefit from this step up to 7f and remains unexposed after four starts; going than firmer than good would be a first.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Starman half-brother to 5f winner Mutamanni (RPR 91); dam Listed-placed 7f winner (97) from smart family; trainer has unearthed some talented 2yos this season and he could have a part to play.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Hallo Spaceboy

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Finished only eighth in French Listed event last time when bidding for 6f double; has a solid record domestically and is 1-1 over 5f; however, has the worst chance at the weights upped further in grade.

25/1

1st

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Hallo Spaceboy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Consistent in first four starts, including an AW 5f win in November, but he took it up a notch when a neck second of 19 at Ascot (6f, good) seven weeks ago; raised 5lb but he's a leading contender.

5/4

2nd

8

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Hallo Spaceboy

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Consistent in four starts, including win at Newcastle (5f) in November and when second to Arry Up at Kempton (6f, also AW; stumbled start) on handicap debut/reappearance one month ago; acts on turf and shouldn't be far away from same mark.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
21,000euros foal, 54,000euros yearling; fifth foal; Cotai Glory half-brother to 6.5f-10.5f winner Phoebus (including 2yo; RPR 88); dam placed 1m AW (56), out of well-bred 7f winner; trainer is enjoying a good season with his 2yos and it will be no surprise to see a good run on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Viking Glory

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Raced at sprint trips in early starts for the yard but better for the return to 7f when winning here (good to firm) in August; not so effective at 1m (AW) since and although just a respectable front-running fourth at Yarmouth recently, the return to more patient tactics could suit.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Viking Glory

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Got his act together with emphatic win in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month, his fifth start for James Owen; could still have more to offer for this stable but was safely held on Polytrack (1m) last week and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

7/1

7th

4

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Viking Glory

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has form at 1m; took well to first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f) most recently; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

7/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
165,000gns yearling; second foal; Mehmas half-sister to 5f AW 2yo winner Just King High (RPR 81); dam sprint maiden (73) from useful family; represents powerful 2yo stable and she could play a major role on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

La Belle Forest

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

5f course winner in March when trained by Karl Burke; best effort for this stable came when fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f) last month but she failed to settle at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; tongue-tie/hood combination is now tried, and she needs to race more efficiently now back up to 6f.

5/1

7th

11

(3)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Belle Forest

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Southwell maiden winner for Karl Burke in the spring who's on a competitive mark now for her new (in-form) yard; not best suited by the way things panned out behind Whizzy Dizzy last time and is entitled to at least close the gap on 6lb better terms.

8/1

4th

6

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

La Belle Forest

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Best form when winning 5f Southwell AW maiden in March for Karl Burke; has not run to her mark in handicaps at Ffos Las and back at Southwell in two runs for this yard and likely needs more weight off her back.

9/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
12-1 when keeping on for third of four, beaten just over 5l, on last month's debut at Hamilton (5f, good to soft); shaped as though he would improve for the run and the 5l runner-up (also a newcomer) has since run well in a Listed race, but there's still a suspicion he's one for further down the line.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:35 Catterick

Top Lad

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made the frame three times as a 2yo but it's not clear he's trained on and he beat only one home at Southwell last week; opposable.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Catterick

Top Lad

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

As with stablemate Star Noir he has claims on his best form, namely a 7f third at Musselburgh (soft) last November; two heavy defeats in handicaps this year and drops back to 5f on a recovery mission.

14/1

7th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Top Lad

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden; placed over 7f on soft ground as a 2yo but was always behind on seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) in April and will need a much more dynamic performance here.

20/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough on his first two starts (7f, good to firm/AW) to suggest he'll be making an impact this afternoon.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Ephron

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Gained a second success of 2026 (first over C&D) in 1m Hamiton handicap in August; well below par when sixth of nine in 1m Carlisle handicap last time, though; more is required.

10/1

6th

6

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ephron

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

2-5 in handicaps this season, coming from off the pace to win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April and adding an 8.3f success at Hamilton 18 days ago; 3lb higher today and doesn't have the benefit of Conor Whiteley's claim but he is still low mileage and could progress further.

11/2

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
28,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Zoustar half-brother to winners Our Havana (7f; RPR 102) and Bishop's Crown (6f; 91); dam 7f/1m winner (93); one of two newcomers for connections; market check advised but he will need to be useful to make a winning start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Boy Star

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 when a well-beaten last of eight on his York debut (6f, good) this month; half-brother to a dual C&D winner, but he needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

2

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Boy Star

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 when a well-beaten last of eight on his York debut (6f, good) this month; half-brother to a dual C&D winner, but he needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

8th

1

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:18 York

Boy Star

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

28,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Zoustar half-brother to winners Our Havana (7f; RPR 102) and Bishop's Crown (6f; 91); dam 7f/1m winner (93); one of two newcomers for connections; market check advised but he will need to be useful to make a winning start.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.90
Straight Forecast £56.79
Trifecta £187.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thaluna

LAMBOURN:

Hallo Spaceboy

Daily Mail:

La Belle Forest

RP RATINGS:

Thaluna

TOPSPEED:

Thaluna

POSTDATA:

Thaluna

NEWMARKET:

Thaluna

The Times:

Thaluna

Telegraph:

Thaluna

The Guardian:

Thaluna

D Express:

Thaluna

Daily Mirror:

Thaluna

The Sun:

Thaluna

The Star:

Thaluna

Daily Record:

Thaluna