Chester Race 2 - British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
PURE GRIT (8) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at Newbury over 1207m, beaten 1.25L when leading for long spells. THIS MOMENT (10) is a key danger after a narrow 2nd at Hamilton over 1212m, beaten 0.2L. BLAKE'S MONARCH (1) also rates highly off a debut 2nd at Wolverhampton over 1225m, beaten 0.05L. CATURRA LIGHTS (2) brings solid depth with consecutive 3rds at Musselburgh (1006m, 0.4L) and Chester (1106m, 1L). METAMOUSE (6) was 4th at Chepstow over 1221m, beaten 2.5L, and can feature.
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Debut 2nd at Wolverhampton over 1225m on 11 May, beaten 0.05L by Indian Land with 60.5kg at $11 on good ground. Two-year-old colt by Ten Sovereigns for I Furtado, now drawn 4 with S De Sousa up. Small distance drop and slight barrier improvement from last run. Can feature with natural improvement second time out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | 2Y CLASS 5 | $7,869.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 3rds this prep. Last start 3rd of 10 at Chester over 1106m on 7 May, beaten 1.0L on Good, with 60.5kg at $7, behind Donegal Rose. Prior run 3rd of 8 at Musselburgh over 1006m on 26 Apr, beaten 0.4L on Good at $67. Drawn 11 and up 116m; can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1106m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | - | 2-5-5-4-2-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas out of Second Glance on debut. Draws barrier 1 for trainer R Menzies with Kaiya Fraser up at 60.5kg. Profile suggests a tidy setup from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Massaat on debut for P D Evans. Draws barrier 3 with Ray Dawson up and carries 60.5kg. Stable based at Abergavenny. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Kodi Bear having his second start. Last start 9th of 10 at Chester over 1106m on 7 May, beaten 9.7L on good going with 60.5kg at $7.50 after racing midfield; Donegal Rose won. Now draws wider from barrier 10 with Pierre-Louis Jamin riding for H Palmer. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1106m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-9 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Dubawi Legend who debuted 8 days ago. Last start 4th of 12 at Chepstow over 1221m on 21 May, beaten 2.5L on good going with 59kg at $34 behind My A'ali Baba. Carries 60.5kg here from barrier 12 for Laura Pearson for D Loughnane. Can improve with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 4/12 | 21/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 1221m | GOOD | Laura Pearson | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starspangledbanner for M L W Bell, drawn 6 with H Crouch up. Last start 6th of 6 at Goodwood over 1005m on 1 May, beaten 6L on GOOD, with 60.5kg at $15 behind Armor Supreme. Steps up 217m and draws wider than debut after barrier change of +4. Can improve with race experience and the extra trip; has place claims.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Pinatubo who debuted 14 days ago. Last start 2nd of 10 after leading at stages at Newbury over 1207m on 15 May, beaten 1.25L by God Given Talent, with 60.5kg at $9 on Good. Now draws barrier 7 with Oisin Murphy riding for A M Balding. Can feature with natural improvement second-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after a 15-day turnaround. Last start 10th of 15 at York over 1207m on 14 May, beaten 8.35L on Good, with 60.5kg at $9. Draws barrier 5 after gate 1 there and sticks with Jason Hart for J & S Quinn. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.35L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Showcasing who debuted 12 days ago with a close 2nd at Hamilton over 1212m on Good, beaten 0.2L by Mind Those Steps at $4.33 with 60.5kg. Ran on strongly after settling back in the field. Billy Loughnane takes over for George Boughey from barrier 8. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $21,149.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starman out of Aretha on debut. Draws barrier 9 for trainer R A Fahey with D Nolan booked and 60.5kg. Malton-based yard often has juveniles forward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Havana Grey on debut. Draws barrier 2 with Gina Mangan riding for G Hanmer. From Tattenhall stable; carries 58kg. Can feature with the right run.