11:45 Newmarket
SoftBetfred “Double Delight” British EBF Novice Stakes (Div II)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
150,000gns yearling; fourth foal; brother to 1m-1m2f winner Angel Power (including Italian Group 2), closely related to a French 10.5f AW winner, half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Bellport (RPR 83); brings potential to this debut and is one of two debutants for William Haggas; betting may guide
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (3) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
travelled strongly, midfield, smooth headway 3f out |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
towards rear, headway from 3f out, went second when on outer under 2f out, switched left and no extra final 110yds |
5/4 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Lope De Vega colt; absent since debut win at Newmarket (7f, heavy) eight months ago; open to progress this season; respected despite 7lb penalty and lack of recent match practice. |
5/4 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
Slowly away and beaten nearly 11l by a stablemate when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on recent debut over C&D (soft); however, this 1,000,000gns yearling may be a lot sharper for that run and is not ruled out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Cost 1,000,000gns as a yearling; both starts over 7f at Newmarket last backend, better effort when runner-up on heavy ground latest despite again hanging left; gelded since; alarm bells are ringing but he has clear possibilities granted further improvement. |
9/4 |
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2nd 11 (5) |
3rd Nov 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Slowly away and beaten nearly 11l by a stablemate when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on recent debut over C&D (soft); however, this 1,000,000gns yearling may be a lot sharper for that run and is not ruled out. |
7/2 |
|
9 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb
|
50/1
- Place: £13.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
10,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to Italian 1m winner (including 2yo); unraced dam from useful family; gelded; others appeal more.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
7th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 4lb
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3rd 3 (7) |
3rd Nov 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
10,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to Italian 1m winner (including 2yo); unraced dam from useful family; gelded; others appeal more. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 1
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
14-1, kept on for narrow win on debut at Redcar (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; carries a 6lb penalty against runners from some big stables but trainer's 2yos rarely win first time out, which bodes well for his career.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
29th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Beat Eye Of Dubai by a neck when winning a Redcar novice on debut last season (6f, soft); gelded in December; coped with the faster ground when narrow winner at 14-1 on seasonal/handicap debut at Nottingham (6f; fifth has won since); should improve on that; interesting. |
9/4 |
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1st 1 (2) |
13th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won Redcar novice (6f, soft) on debut in October and his other two 2yo runs were also very creditable but today's handicap debut comes after a 248-day absence and he's entitled to benefit from this outing; gelded in December. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
9th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
9/4 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
170,000euros yearling; second foal; closely related to French 7f-1m winner Elounda Queen (including 2yo/Group 3); dam French 1m1f winner from talented family; stable won this last year and, although that was with one making his second start, they can ready a newcomer; on the shortlist.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has form figures of 23121 since being gelded in April and that latest win was in a big field at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm); up 6lb but he took his form to a new level with that stylish win and he's open to more progress; key player. |
5/2 |
|
1st 18 (17) |
1st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Came good (seventh attempt) with a Newbury win (1m, good to firm) last month and he backed that up with a strong-finishing second at Windsor (1m, good) 11 days later; hasn't looked entirely straightforward but something seems to have clicked recently and he could continue on an upward curve. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
Fourth foal; closely related to 1m2f winner Oriole (RPR 89), half-brother to winners Bullace (7f/1m including 2yo; 105) and Roost (1m4f; 87); dam 7f 2yo/Group 3 winner; from a family his connections have done well with and it will be no surprise if he makes an impact on debut; one of two for yard.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Runner-up on his last four starts and beaten favourite on the last three occasions; rather threw away the Newmarket race he contested 12 days ago, hanging right and carrying his head high when in front; visor replaces blinkers this time; has the ability to run well but there are reservations. |
2/1 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts and was clear of the rest behind an improver at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm; blinkers added) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he's respected back in trip. |
100/30 |
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2nd 6 (4) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Bumped into one at Newbury last month and it's possible he did again when a clear second at a short price last time; 4lb higher as he goes up in trip in first-time blinkers, but has to go on the shortlist. |
5/4 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
310,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Best Of Days (7f-1m2f including 2yo Group 2 and Australian Group 1), Lenormand (1m 2yo; 90) and Birdcage Walk (1m2f; 87); dam German 1m Listed winner; trainer (who runs two) having excellent season with 2yos; firmly in calculations on debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite and co-favourite in his first two handicaps but has turned a major corner with blinkers fitted for his two starts since, winning at Salisbury and Newbury (both 1m4f on good to firm); first off the bridle turning for home last time, before leading on the post, which sees a switch of headgear today (off 6lb higher mark) but also a step up in trip which has to make appeal; leading player. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (7) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Disappointing favourite and co-favourite in his first two handicaps but the blinkers went on at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he won that six-runner race in good style; 8lb higher today but may have turned a corner and has to be taken seriously. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
raced in second, going best when led over 2f out, shaken up when clear over 1f out, kept on well and went further clear inside final furlong, comfortably |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 8O
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
Well beaten at 80-1 on debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in August; in the lead when ignoring the final turn over 3f out and running out at Cologne (1m, soft) in September; subsequently sold out of Amy Murphy's yard for 7,000gns; others have far more substance to their claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (2) |
1st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won a 6f novice at Chelmsford (AW) in December; disappointing in handicaps since, sold out of John Ryan's yard for 4,200gns last month before his last of seven at Nottingham on first start for Tony Carroll. |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 (8) |
19th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Well backed when winning a 6f novice at Chelmsford in December; he's been disappointing in handicaps since but he was sold out of John Ryan's yard for 4,200gns this month and he starts out for Tony Carroll off a lowly mark; type to come good soon; has worn headgear on occasions but not today. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 (7) |
28th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ended 2023 with 6f AW novice win but has become rather disappointing in handicaps this year; never better than midfield in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newmarket (6f) recently and needs to up his game. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
49,000euros foal, 78,000euros yearling; eighth foal; brother to the stable's Group-placed 6f-7f winner Lord Of The Lodge (including 2yo); half-brother to winners Kingston Joy (1m4f AW; RPR 65) and Tsikina (Cypriot 7f); represents powerful 2yo stable and the betting may be informative on debut.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Happiest on the AW and left behind a few ordinary turf efforts when third at Chelmsford 12 days ago; tonight's stiffer 7f and bigger field should work in his favour and he's shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not clear run inside final 110yds, nearest finish |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Placed in 7f AW novices for Karl Burke; fair sixth of ten in handicap at Newbury (1m, good to firm) in June on debut for new yard; produced a lesser show when never dangerous upped to 1m2f at Doncaster (28-1) 15 days ago, having been gelded; now tries cheekpieces; others preferred. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 97
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
Showed ability when seventh of 11 at 66-1 at Salisbury (1m, soft) last month on his second start but he needs another step forward today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (5) |
10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
slowly away, towards rear, hung right when outpaced under 3f out, no impression |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £214.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £186.70 |
| Trifecta | £12726.00 |
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