October 14 / 15.44 Leicester

15.44

Good

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-362

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran well in 1m AW maiden at Lingfield most recently, taking record to 4362; shapes as if she'll be suited by attempting 7f for the first time since debut; leading contender at the weights.
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2nd

6

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Song N Dance

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: S Woods

Limited action so far but she ended 2025 in fine fettle, finding plenty to win a 7f Leicester novice (good) and was not at all hard pressed to win on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW); useful comeback run when runner-up on Southwell AW in April and should come on for the outing; further improvement likely.

7/1

2nd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:41 Southwell (AW)

Song N Dance

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: S Woods

Unexposed for a 4yo after just six starts and she ended last season on a high with wins in a Leicester novice (7f, good) and a Newcastle handicap (1m, Tapeta); now 7lb higher and is the only one in the field without a run this year.

7/2

1

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Song N Dance

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Didn't have to match earlier efforts to win a 7f novice at Leicester 18 days ago; not fully exposed but likely improvement will be needed if she to defy top weight on her handicap debut.

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hindered by wide trip but ended up last of 12 in Chelmsford maiden (1m, AW); gelded since and now goes in headgear, so perhaps isn't straightforward; needs a big step forward.
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9th

15

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Pulsar Star

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Just five races, the first two for James Tate; runner-up three times, including on handicap debut in nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m, good) five weeks ago; return to 7f may well be fine and he's relatively unexposed, but taking on so many rivals from almost the widest draw asks a major question.

16/1

2nd

6

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Second on good turf for James Tate last autumn and has bettered that form when reaching the frame in AW novices over 1m and 7f for new yard; unexposed handicap newcomer.

15/2

2nd

2

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Bang there over a furlong out and did best of the bigger-priced runners at the line when starting out for Thomas Faulkner at Southwell in December (1m); could step up in returning cheekpieces.

7/1

66/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 67

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on the figures; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Stoneywell

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Fair form when third in a 7f Leicester novice last October but it's a standout run so far, finishing well held in handicaps on all three subsequent outings; the stable also runs Wodao.

33/1

7th

1

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Stoneywell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

The third in a Leicester novice last October is his standout run; 80-1 for a C&D handicap here in March and never counted (first-time hood).

25/1

9th

9

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Stoneywell

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Belied 80-1 odds when placed in Leicester novice (7f, good) in October, his third start, but was well-beaten 50-1 shot on handicap debut at the following month (raced too freely); returns with a hood added; remains unexposed but needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.

33/1

Form: 43

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened into modest third over 1m on AW last time; eyecatching fourth, beaten just 2l, over C&D (good) in his only other start and may be capable of progress returned to this scenario; possibilities.
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7th

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Symphony Of Joy

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Showed some promise in a trio of runs in 2025, keeping on into fourth in 7f Leicester novice in October; since gelded and this son of Ulysses could have more to offer now going handicapping.

7/1

4th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:44 Leicester

Symphony Of Joy

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Weakened into modest third over 1m on AW last time; eyecatching fourth, beaten just 2l, over C&D (good) in his only other start and may be capable of progress returned to this scenario; possibilities.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Masar half-brother to five winners, notably his connections' Spirit Dancer (1m1f-10.5f including Group 2; RPR 118); dam unraced sister to Italian 1m2f Group 1 scorer Querar; interesting debutant.
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9th

7

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000gns 3yo; by Kingman; dam 7f-1m1f scorer (including French 2yo/US Grade 1; RPR 118), out of Fillies' Mile winner; judged on breeding he's one of the better types among the newcomers.
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3rd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Treasure Islands

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Improved for the step up in trip when making all at Ripon (2m, good) late last month on his second handicap start; not discredited when second on soft ground at Haydock (2m) ten days ago; needs to resume progress but that might be possible for this lightly raced 4yo.

12/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Treasure Islands

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who improved for the step up in trip when making all at Ripon (2m, good) last month on his second handicap start; can make another bold bid if transferring that latest promise to today's slower ground; his classy dam was right at home on soft going.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Treasure Islands

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Unexposed 4yo who was never involved on his recent 1m4f Pontefract handicap debut but did show some promise in his qualifying runs; up 4f in trip now.

9/1

40/1

Form: 86

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly who needs improvement for the fitting of tongue-tie.
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7th

8

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:44 Leicester

Limonata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Twice-raced filly who needs improvement for the fitting of tongue-tie.

40/1

6th

7

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Limonata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Beat only one rival home after an awkward start on debut at Southwell (7f, AW; 66-1) this month and needs to have taken a big step forward from that now switching to grass.

66/1

8th

5

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Limonata

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Third foal of a 5f 2yo winner (RPR 79) who is closely related to smart UAE 6f-9.5f winner Faulkner; the betting should help guide as to expectations.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Coach House half-brother to seven winners, notably Sakhee's Return (6f/7f; RPR 93); stable not generally associated with successful newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Rorys Royale

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Hodgson

Beaten around 5l in a pair of 7f Kempton handicaps in recent months; will need improvement to go close but he's low mileage and Tom Marquand (2-11 for the yard) is a good booking.

8/1

5th

9

(10)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Rorys Royale

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

125-1 and ran to just a modest level on last week's Leicester debut (7f, good).

100/1

8th

4

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:44 Leicester

Rorys Royale

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Coach House half-brother to seven winners, notably Sakhee's Return (6f/7f; RPR 93); stable not generally associated with successful newcomers.

25/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey gelding; dam placed 7f/1m (RPR 77), half-sister to useful 1m/9.4f Flat and 2m hurdle winner Mohaayed; wears hood; yard not typically noted for debut scorers.
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10th

8

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Improving with racing, beaten a head into second in a three-way photo finish (Alyara fourth) to a similar event over C&D three weeks ago; still has time to do better.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Unexposed after only four starts and recovered from slow start to take third in this grade at Southwell (5f; first-time visor; hung lef throughout) on Tuesday; moves back up in trip here; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Well beaten at 250-1 in his three races so far (6f/7f; wore a hood); down in trip with hood swapped for a visor on handicap debut.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £21.28
Trifecta £455.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Song N Dance

The Times:

Treasure Islands

D Express:

Neptune Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Symphony Of Joy

NEWMARKET:

Song N Dance

Telegraph:

Song N Dance

The Guardian:

Song N Dance

Daily Mail:

Song N Dance

Daily Mirror:

Song N Dance

The Sun:

Song N Dance

The Star:

Song N Dance

Daily Record:

Song N Dance