York Race 1 - Sky Bet Ebfstallions.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
RLASTHOPE (7) brings the most solid race form, beaten 0.3L when 2nd at Musselburgh over 1006m last start after a midfield debut in a big Doncaster novice. PERSIAN SPRING (5) wasn’t far away on debut, 5th of 7 at Newmarket over 1005m, and can improve up to 1207m. RANTING DUKE (6) was 5th of 6 at Dundalk over 1006m and also stretches out. Many newcomers engaged, with market likely to sort those first-timers.
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas on debut for A Keatley. Draws wide in barrier 11 with 60.5kg under Mikey Sheehy. Debut setup suggests he will benefit from experience. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Caturra for Craig Lidster, drawn 3 with D Allan up. Last start 7th of 11 at Beverley over 1005m on 4 May, beaten 5.05L on good, 60.5kg at $17 behind Moonlight Tango. Debut run 6th of 9 at Beverley over 1005m on 23 Apr, beaten 10.6L on good at $17. Up 202m in trip and draws one gate wider; can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,313.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.05L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Cotai Glory on debut for A Keatley from Malton. Carries 60.5kg with O McSweeney booked from barrier 5. Sire can produce sharp early types. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Minzaal out of Clearly Crystal makes his debut for I Jardine. Drawn wide in barrier 13 with 60.5kg and Connor Beasley booked. Carrutherstown-trained and Irish-bred profile noted. Can feature with a smooth run from the gate.
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 7 at Newmarket over 1005m on 3 May, beaten 5L on good going at $17. Rises 202m in trip and draws wider (barrier 10 from 3). Two-year-old colt by Persian Force for R Hannon with J P Spencer up. Can improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 1005m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D D Lima
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after 32 days following a debut 5th of 6 at Dundalk over 1006m on 10 Apr, beaten 5.94L at $17. Steps up 201m and draws barrier 8, with 60.5kg again. Two-year-old colt by Zoustar for trainer D Dias with D D Lima booked. Can improve with the run and extra trip.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1006m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.94L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 30-day break after a narrow 2nd at Musselburgh over 1006m on 12 Apr, beaten 0.3L on good going with 59kg at $4.60 behind Adonius. Earlier 5th of 15 at Doncaster over 1008m on 28 Mar, beaten 6.25L on good with 60.5kg at $9.50. Draws wide in barrier 15 and rises 1.5kg from last start. Can feature with luck from the gate.
Last Starts 31 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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| 2/4 | 12/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | Novice Stakes | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.25L | $9.50 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Minzaal on debut for K R Burke. Draws barrier 4 with C Lee booked and carries 60.5kg. Represents a stable adept with juveniles. Can feature with a tidy break.
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starman on debut for K A Ryan from Hambleton. Draws barrier 7 with T Eaves up and carries 60.5kg. No exposed form, but stable places juveniles well. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Sioux Nation out of Tayberry on debut. Draws barrier 1 for J & S Quinn with Jason Hart up, carrying 60.5kg. Malton-trained and France-bred profile. Can feature with a clean break from the inside.
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starspangledbanner on debut for K A Ryan from Hambleton. Draws barrier 9 with K Stott up and carries 60.5kg. Unknown on race day but stable can produce early. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Cotai Glory on debut for R A Fahey, drawn widest in barrier 12 with 60.5kg. Barry Mchugh rides from Malton stable. No exposed form or recent runs provided. Can feature with a clean jump and race-day professionalism.
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas on debut for E Walker, Upper Lambourn. Draws barrier 6 with K Shoemark up and carries 60.5kg. Breeding traces to Galileo on the dam’s side. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Kodiac on debut for N Tinkler, Malton. Drawn barrier 2 with Rowan Scott up and carries 60.5kg. Profile suggests speed influences on pedigree. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Saxon Warrior out of Camomile Lawn on debut. Drawn wide in barrier 16 with 58kg for Billy Garritty. Trained by M & D Easterby at Sheriff Hutton. Can feature with a clean break and tractable run from the gate.
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Holy Roman Emperor on debut for M & D Easterby. Drawn wide in barrier 14 with S H James up and carries 58kg. Trainer bases at Sheriff Hutton. Can feature with the right run.