Ascot Race 4 - Juddmonte Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
PURE MINT (1) created a good impression justifying favouritism at Ripon first up (1200m) six weeks ago. Diverted from a Listed race there earlier this week due to soft ground. Smart prospect who could be tough to beat. DOES MARY KNOW (3) chased home a previous winner at that same track three weeks ago (1200m). Certainly looks capable of taking a race of this nature (while declared Haydock Thursday). NOBELOS (4) looked a work in progress when coming home 8L away in fourth providing initial racecourse outing at Windsor recently. Open to plenty of improvement. SOLDIER OF THE SEA (2) made a bright start contesting small field events. In the mix.
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 4.5 len at Ripon on July 27 over 1200m defeating Green Bay Dream carrying 59kg at $2.10. Improvement to come and shapes as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 59kg | 1:11.10 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by a neck at Ffos Las on June 29 over 1200m defeating This Moment carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at Salisbury on July 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gentle Hurricane carrying 61kg at $2.50. Progressive type who is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | 22 | NOV C 2 | $19,960.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 1:16.23 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 59kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 6th of 15 at Goodwood on July 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Agrippa carrying 58kg at $29. Last start 2nd in a small field at Ripon on August 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Rogue Jewel with 60.5kg at $3.30. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/08/2026 | 18 | NOV 2 | $44,680.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:12.17 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/15 | 28/07/2026 | - | MDN C 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:10.72 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 4th of 11 at Windsor on August 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mithaaly with 60.5kg at $13. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:10.77 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Saxon Warrior out of Some Spirit. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 10 over 1400m, 19 len behind Tredegar Square with 60.5kg at $13. Last start 3rd of 12 at Salisbury on August 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fillipas with 59kg at $81. Lightly-raced with room to improve but looks tested in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 59kg | 1:17.17 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:29.44 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on August 13 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Huwa Baree carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. May need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | 1:26.43 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |