Leicester Race 2 - British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
ROGUE DEFENCE (1) sets the standard after a debut win at Lingfield over 1610m by 0.75L and looks suited rising in trip. SUN LORD (9) brings a solid first-up 3rd at Ripon over 2185m and should be competitive back slightly in distance. ADALO (10) wasn’t far away when 7th of 9 at Goodwood over 1609m, beaten 6.05L, and can improve second up. RELENTLESS HERO (7) was 5th of 13 at Windsor over 2011m and has race fitness on his side. SPIRITOFTHEBLUES (2) is a prior 1453m winner but must rebound from a well-beaten Kempton 8th.
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Returned with a win at Lingfield over 1610m on 28 Apr by 0.75L on Good at $5.50, carrying 57.5kg. Up 401m in trip and rises 4kg to 61.5kg from a wide barrier 13. Billy Loughnane rides for Jack Jones, 25 days between runs. Can feature with a clean jump and economical run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 28/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 59kgs
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First-up after 222 days. Won two back at Ayr over 1453m on 11 Aug, coming from last to score by 3.5L with 58kg at $8. Last start 8th of 13 at Kempton over 1609m on 13 Oct, beaten 14.1L at $3.25 after racing handy. Back in trip and down 2kg; can improve.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-6-8 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 1453m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-4-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up after 28 days, drawn 2 with 58kg for Joe Leavy. Last start 6th of 6 at Leicester over 2011m on 25 Apr, beaten 9.25L on good at $41 behind Superior Choice. Prior run 10th of 14 at Chelmsford over 1609m on 6 Nov, beaten 10.75L at $21. Needs to lift but can improve with added race fitness.
Last Starts 29 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Leicester | 2011m | GOOD | David Probert | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.25L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2 | $29,511.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.75L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 58kgs
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Back in trip 402m and drops 0.5kg after two 1609m runs. Last start 8th of 9 at Goodwood over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 8.05L with 58.5kg at $41 behind Ciarrai Abu. Prior run 8th of 10 at Newmarket over 1609m on 16 Apr, beaten 14L with 60.5kg at $51. Can improve with the lighter weight and better draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.05L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-7-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 14L | $51.00 |
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old gelding trained by A Watson at Upper Lambourn. Draws barrier 10 with 58kg and L Morris booked. Irish-bred by Phoenix Of Spain out of Fairly Fair. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Christian Howarth
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Without Parole for James Owen, drawn barrier 4. Carries 58kg with Christian Howarth booked. Unexposed profile with no recent race details provided. Can improve.
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after 12 days. Last start 5th of 13 at Windsor over 2011m on 11 May, beaten 11.2L by Fighter's Spirit, with 57kg at $19 from barrier 12. Prior run 4th of 10 at Kempton over 1408m on 11 Aug, beaten 5.3L at $3.75. Can improve with the extra fitness.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 11/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Intello trained by J & T Gosden at Newmarket. Drawn barrier 5 with R Havlin up and carries 58kg. French-bred profile suggests scope for improvement. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after 37 days. Last start 3rd of 7 at Ripon over 2185m on 16 Apr, beaten 13L by Urchin, with 56kg at $12. Drops 174m in trip, draws barrier 1, and rises 2kg to 58kg with Shane Gray riding for R A Fahey. Can improve with the inside draw.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 2185m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up after a 21-day break. Last start 7th of 9 at Goodwood over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 6.05L with 57.5kg at $8.50 behind Ciarrai Abu. Draws wider today from barrier 12 and rises 402m in trip. Can improve with added fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.05L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, finishing 4th at Southwell over 2233m on 30 Apr, beaten 6.25L by Too Farhh Gone at $29 with 55kg. Prior run 4th of 7 at Ripon over 2185m on 16 Apr, beaten 36L at $15. Carries 57.5kg here, up 2.5kg, and draws barrier 8 after barrier 7 last start. Can improve with further racing.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.25L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 2185m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 36L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Time Test out of Sweet Selection. Draws barrier 9 with 57.5kg for Saffie Osborne and H Morrison. Setup looks straightforward. Not without hope.
Jockey: Georgia Dobie
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 172 days. Last start 11th of 11 at Lingfield over 1610m on 2 Dec, beaten 23L with 57.5kg at $151 after settling back. Prior run 7th of 12 at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 22 Sep, beaten 10.6L with 58kg at $21. Drops 2.5kg and draws wider in barrier 11; can improve with the run.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | - | 8-7-8-8-9-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 23L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 58kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-9-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |