October 23 / 13.30 Nottingham

13.30

Soft

PricedUp.Bet EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3725.46
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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PricedUp.Bet EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; St Mark's Basilica half-brother to four winners notably Limato (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 1); likely to improve for this debut.
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4th

4

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always A Saint

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Half-brother to four winners at up to 1m2f including Limato (6f/7f including AW/Group 1; RPR 126); no impact in his qualifying runs but he made some late headway over 1m on Polytrack in final two starts last year; been gelded since and he looks interesting now upped in trip on handicap debut.

13/2

1

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Always A Saint

9st 7lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Tenth foal; St Mark's Basilica half-brother to four winners notably Limato (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 1); likely to improve for this debut.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Cost 75,000euros at the breeze-ups in May but soundly beaten at 28-1 when last of six on recent debut over C&D (good to soft) and he needs to be an entirely different proposition today.
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2nd

7

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Lingfield (AW)

Barbury Boy

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Alan King

Made it 2-3 in handicaps when scoring at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in June but he flopped with a laboured effort at Sandown (beaten 9l) last month; still lightly raced but he's a been a bit up and down so far and needs to bounce back again.

13/2

7th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Barbury Boy

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Won handicap/seasonal debut at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in April but odds-on flop over 11.6f at Haydock next time; settling him was again an issue back over 1m2f in a steadily run race at Nottingham (good) one month ago but he came from the back in six-runner race to win by a neck; up 5lb but the third scored next time and this 3yo leaves the firm impression that there is better still to come from him.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:48 Nottingham

Barbury Boy

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Showed improved form when winning at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; runner-up has won twice since) in April but he didn't settle at Haydock (1m4f, good) 25 days ago; this drop back in trip could suit and he's open to further progress.

7/4

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Beaten just over 11l when fifth of 11 at 22-1 on debut at Salisbury (1m, good) three weeks ago, but that run wasn't devoid of promise and he's from a family connections have done well with; open to improvement and not ruled out.
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3rd

4

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

All three starts this term were at about 1m2f on good, unraced on firmer; won handicap debut at Goodwood in May; disappointing favourite at York (failed to settle early on) next time but better from off the pace when third of 12 off this mark over C&D three weeks ago, in a tight finish for second with Akho Mezzna and Tambora; each-way contender again for in-form yard.

4/1

3rd

4

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Narrowly made a successful reappearance/handicap debut over C&D (good) early last month, but proved a disappointing favourite at York (1m2f, good) last time; needs to bounce back, but the return to Sandown may help.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Menuisier

11-2 for handicap/seasonal debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good) three weeks ago and showed improved form to come from off the pace and win narrowly; the runner-up went one better on Monday; open to further improvement and the 3lb rise will probably underestimate him.

3/1

Form: 52

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Left last month's debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) behind when 5l second of four there (1m, heavy) a fortnight ago; this half-brother to the useful Bill Silvers could continue to progress and is one to consider.
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4th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Gaelic Approach

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won handicaps at Leicester (1m4f, good) and Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) in the spring but he's failed to beat a rival in last two starts; bit to prove but he got shuffled back in a tactical race at Chester last time and has possibilities if he can bounce back.

9/4

6th

7

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Gaelic Approach

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Low-mileage 3yo who has won two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f) on turf this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle 17 days ago; still unexposed at this trip but he comes with risks attached after that heavy defeat.

7/2

10th

12

(7)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Gaelic Approach

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

He has been doing well since being gelded and tackling handicaps on a sound surface, winning four-runner event at Leicester (1m4f) and three-runner race at Redcar (1m6f); far from disgraced in a Class 2 at Doncaster last time, bringing this year's form figures to 21213; not fully exposed and likely capable of better yet.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice when well beaten at 11-2 on debut at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; however, he's been given some time by his top trainer and it will be no surprise if he takes a big step forward today.
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5

(9)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Gypsy Beat

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Too green to do himself justice when well beaten at 11-2 on debut at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; however, he's been given some time by his top trainer and it will be no surprise if he takes a big step forward today.

11/1

7th

1

(6)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Chepstow

Gypsy Beat

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Fifth living foal; half-brother to an Italian 1m1f winner and a French Flat/hurdle winner; dam 9.3f winner; with a top stable but by Irish St Leger winner Jukebox Jury and very likely to need further than 7f to be seen to best effect.

5/1

Form: 48

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Always behind when fourth of five at 7-1 on debut at Sandown (7f, soft) last month then soundly beaten in mid-division in sales race at Longchamp (1m, very soft); improvement is needed but he's with a respected trainer and this is a much more realistic task than last time; interesting.
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10th

5

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Montague Menace

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.

40/1

12th

11

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Montague Menace

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Possibly didn't take to Epsom (8.5f) last time when beaten favourite on handicap debut; recorded a ready success in Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in his only other start this term and may still have more to offer.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Montague Menace

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Gelded ahead of his AW debut when readily landing Lingfield maiden (7f) on last month's return; will probably need more on this switch back to turf/handicap debut but it's still early days and he warrants consideration.

5/2

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Brother to two winners and dam was a German 1m6f Group 3 winner; however, he was an 11l sixth of eight at 12-1 on debut at Catterick (7f, soft) three weeks ago and needs to leave that behind.
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7th

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Hansteen

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Off the mark when winning a classified event by 8l at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) last month and he's since posted two good runner-up efforts in handicap company, including when bumping into a subsequent winner at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; makes the shortlist.

5/2

2nd

4

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hansteen

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Went close when upped to 1m4f on his handicap debut at Ripon before winning a classified at Pontefract by 8l next time (made all); posted another good effort back in handicap company at Southwell (1m3f, AW) 12 days ago but is 5lb higher; makes the shortlist.

5/4

2nd

2

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:21 Southwell (AW)

Hansteen

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Revealed little in his qualifying runs over much shorter trips but he lost out only near the line on handicap debut over 1m4f at Ripon before overpowering his rivals in a classified event at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) last week; goes unpenalised and is due a 5lb rise in future; now having first run on sand but dam has bred two AW winners; good claims.

10/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Sea The Moon half-brother to four winners including Pure Dreamer (6f-1m; RPR 103) and Consolidation (7f including 2yo; 99); trainer can ready one first time and had a 2yo newcomer go very close at Kempton last week at 18-1; not ruled out on debut.
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10th

7

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Moon

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Clover

Runner-up on his first two starts; off since disappointing when seventh of eight at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April; makes handicap debut and may have improvement in him.

6/1

7th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:25 Southwell (AW)

Pure Moon

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Eye-catching second on his Nottingham debut (8.3f, heavy) in October and he built on that with a near-miss on his reappearance here (1m4f) 25 days ago; had some steering issues in that race but he finished well for a clear second and sets the standard on that form; key player.

5/4

2nd

5

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Pure Moon

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Clover

35,000gns yearling by Sea The Moon; 18-1 and slowly into stride for novice at Nottingham (1m, heavy) last October but he gradually worked his way forward to emerge in second of 12; swiftly raised to 1m4f and brings clear potential, so he looks a leading contender.

9/4

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Opened at 40-1 and backed into 14-1 when seventh of 11 on debut at Salisbury (1m, good) three weeks ago; it will be interesting to see if his supporters return but a chunk of improvement is needed today.
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3rd

2

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:10 Leicester

Als River

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

No real impact in 1m2f/1m3f handicaps following break/gelding operation then ran poorly in first-time headgear (blinkers) over 1m4f; less severe headgear goes on here and he'll likely encounter genuine fast ground for the first time.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

19:50 Ffos Las

Als River

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Improved in last season's novice races at about 1m but it's been a low-key start in handicaps, at 1m2f and 1m3f; trainer turns to blinkers for some inspiration.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Als River

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Improved placing each start last year but, having been gelded, he returned with a low-key sixth on handicap debut at Nottingham three weeks ago (upped to 1m2f; 9-2; behind Extraterrestrial); rather watch.

13/2

Form: 23

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up at 50-1 on debut at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in July and similar form when third at Chester (7f, good) 15 days later; absent since and set to be on slower ground for his return, but there's every chance this trip will suit and he's a leading contender if reproducing his summer promise.
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10th

8

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Oratorical

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won a heavy-ground novice at Nottingham last October but comfortably beaten in this year's handicaps (effective on good ground); bit to prove now.

20/1

6th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Oratorical

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Substantial improvement to win novice at Nottingham in October, followed by creditable sixth of seven in French Listed race (both 1m on heavy); however, eased right down from 4f out on handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good; 22-1) three weeks ago, after which it's hard to approach him with confidence.

20/1

Form: 38

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Encouraging third of ten at 11-1 in newcomers' race at Kempton (7f, AW) in August but a lesser run followed there (1m) last month and others in this line-up make greater appeal.
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4th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Tales Old As Time

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Yet to build on his debut third of ten at Kempton (7f, AW) last August but he didn't shape badly there over 1m on his handicap debut last month; that was his first start for 258 days and this Time Test gelding could be suited by stepping up to 1m2f.

10/1

7th

3

(14)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:48 Kempton (AW)

Tales Old As Time

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Third of ten in a newcomers race at Kempton (7f, AW) last August, but two backward steps in the autumn; latest was on heavy going, so might be excused and he needs a second look on this handicap/seasonal debut.

25/1

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident before and during the race on last month's debut at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and she improved upon that run when a close third at Leicester (1m, good to soft) recently; could continue to progress and she's a possible player this afternoon.
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4th

1

(3)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark in a nursery over C&D in November and ran well to finish third of six behind Fille Imbassee at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) next time, but latest effort over 9.5f here was a step backwards; needs a resurgence.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ed Walker

Never far away when winning over 8.6f here in November (4lb worse off now with runner-up Phantom Watch); good third of six off this mark at Lingfield four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 7lb and she should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

12:55 Redcar

Charlotte Corday

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Heavy ground was a feasible excuse last time and she had previously finished a close third on good to soft at Leicester (1m); could easily be a factor off this mark.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £104.30
Straight Forecast £91.27
Trifecta £514.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Charlotte Corday

The Times:

Oratorical

SPOTLIGHT:

Bridge Of Eagles

D Express:

Al's River

Telegraph:

Bridge Of Eagles

LAMBOURN:

Charlotte Corday

Daily Mirror:

Charlotte Corday

The Star:

Charlotte Corday

Daily Record:

Charlotte Corday

The Guardian:

Oratorical

Daily Mail:

Oratorical

The Sun:

Oratorical