Newmarket Race 1 - EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
ROCKET BOOTS (6) sets the standard after a solid 2nd at Doncaster over 1208m, beaten 2.5L, and had earlier run 4th on debut here at Newmarket. LION O (4) was last of six at Doncaster on debut but can strip fitter. Debutants AL HUDAIBA (1), IMPERIAL NATION (2), JIRO (3) and MRAIR (5) add depth in a small field. Something for the Multiples: ROCKET BOOTS (6)
Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Dark Angel makes his debut for C Appleby. Draws barrier 2 with Connor Planas up at 60.5kg. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is the query. Can feature with a tidy run from the gate.
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Sioux Nation on debut for A M Balding. Draws barrier 4 with David Probert up and carries 60.5kg. Stable and placement suggest a sensible kick-off. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Perfect Power on debut for D K Ivory. Draws barrier 1 with J F Egan up and carries 60.5kg. Breeding out of Hipsway (by The Gurkha) offers speed influence. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 6th of 6 at Doncaster over 1208m on 2 May, beaten 9.55L on good going with 60.5kg at $6.50 behind Crown Of Ivy. Drops from barrier 9 to 5 here. Two-year-old colt by Mehmas for K P De Foy with Harry Davies aboard. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.55L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas on debut for George Scott. Oisin Murphy rides from barrier 6 with 60.5kg. Newmarket-trained and bred out of Mia Divina by Exceed And Excel. Can feature with a clean jump and professional attitude.
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Doncaster over 1208m on 2 May, beaten 2.5L by Crown Of Ivy with 60.5kg at $4.33. Debut run was 4th of 5 at Newmarket over 1005m on 14 Apr, 6.05L off Adaay Of Scarlett at $23. Cheek pieces go on and draws barrier 3. Can feature with further improvement at his third start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newmarket | 1005m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.05L | $23.00 |