York Race 1 - British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes
SPECTACULAR DIVER (5) sets the benchmark after a debut 2nd at Pontefract over 1008m, beaten 1.25L, and drops 2.5kg. Debutants COURSEYOUDO (1), CUT A DASH (2), DUBAI CHAMPION (3), FANTASY FORCE (4) and VARZI (6) all step out, with Varzi (6) adding a first-time tongue tie. Tight early dash likely at 1005m.
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas on debut for T Lacey. Drawn barrier 5 with Marco Ghiani booked and carries 58kg. French-bred out of Spirit Of Brittany. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starspangledbanner on debut for R Hannon. Draws barrier 1 with S M Levey up and carries 58kg. Stable often presents juveniles forward at this stage. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt trained by B Haslam at Middleham. Irish-bred by Persian Force out of Sundiata. No exposed race form provided. Can improve with experience.
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Persian Force on debut for A Keatley. Draws barrier 3 with Mikey Sheehy up and carries 58kg. Malton-trained and bred out of Sunshine Fantasy by Make Believe. Can feature with a clean break and race smarts on first outing.
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a debut 2nd at Pontefract over 1008m on 29 Apr, beaten 1.25L by Innichen on good going at $17. Drops 2.5kg to 58kg and draws barrier 2 again. Two-year-old colt by Dandy Man for T D Easterby with D Allan staying on. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $17.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Havana Grey out of Silberpfeil on debut for K R Burke. Draws barrier 4 with C Lee up and carries 58kg. Tongue tie goes on. Can feature with the right run.