Chester Race 2 - British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
PURE GRIT (8) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at Newbury over 1207m, beaten 1.25L after leading. THIS MOMENT (10) is a key danger off a close 2nd at Hamilton over 1212m, beaten 0.2L. BLAKE'S MONARCH (1) was narrowly denied at Wolverhampton over 1225m, beaten 0.05L, and fits well. CATURRA LIGHTS (2) has back-to-back 3rds at Musselburgh 1006m (beaten 0.4L) and Chester 1106m (beaten 1L) and can run on again.
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a debut 2nd at Wolverhampton over 1225m on 11 May, beaten 0.05L by Indian Land with 60.5kg at $11. Two-year-old colt by Ten Sovereigns for trainer I Furtado, now with S De Sousa up from barrier 4. Carries the same weight and drops 3m in trip. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:15.41 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 3rds, latest at Chester over 1106m on 7 May, beaten 1.0L on good going with 60.5kg at $7 after racing handy. Prior run 3rd at Musselburgh over 1006m on 26 Apr, beaten 0.4L at $67. Draws barrier 11 and steps up 116m in trip after 22 days. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 2 | $74,380.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | M P Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:07.23 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | M P Sheehy | 60.5kg | 1:00.99 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Mehmas on debut for R Menzies. Drawn barrier 1 with Kaiya Fraser up and carries 60.5kg. Based at Sedgefield. Market a guide to his chance; each-way claims.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Massaat on debut for P D Evans. Drawn barrier 3 with Ray Dawson booked and carries 60.5kg. From Abergavenny stable. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Kodi Bear who debuted 22 days ago. Last start 9th of 10 at Chester over 1106m on 7 May, beaten 9.7L on good, with 60.5kg at $7.50 after racing midfield. Now drawn wider in barrier 10 for Pierre-Louis Jamin and Hugo Palmer. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
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| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $74,380.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:07.23 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Dubawi Legend who debuted 8 days ago. Last start 4th of 12 at Chepstow over 1221m on 21 May, beaten 2.5L on Good with 59kg at $34 behind My A'ali Baba. Carries 60.5kg here and draws wider in 12. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 8 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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| 4/12 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Soft | Laura Pearson | 59kg | 1:12.83 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after a 28-day break. Debuted at Goodwood over 1005m on 1 May, 6th of 6 beaten 6L on GOOD with 60.5kg at $15 behind Armor Supreme. Rises 217m in trip and draws barrier 6 with H Crouch for M L W Bell. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 28 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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| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:00.11 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Pinatubo who debuted 14 days ago. Last start 2nd of 10 after leading at Newbury over 1207m on 15 May, beaten 1.25L by God Given Talent on Good, with 60.5kg at $9. Now draws barrier 7 and gets Oisin Murphy for A M Balding. 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 |
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| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:14.77 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Sioux Nation for J & S Quinn. Debuted 15 days ago at York over 1207m on Good, 10th of 15, beaten 8.35L by Persian Spring, with 60.5kg at $9. Barrier improves from 1 to 5. Can improve with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 15 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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| 11/15 | 14/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Showcasing who debuted 12 days ago. Last start 2nd of 6 at Hamilton over 1212m on 17 May, beaten 0.2L on Good, with 60.5kg at $4.33 after improving from the tail; winner was Mind Those Steps. Now draws barrier 8 and keeps 60.5kg, with Billy Loughnane riding for G Boughey. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 12 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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| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $39,020.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | 1:11.34 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Starman on debut for R A Fahey at Malton. Drawn barrier 9 with D Nolan booked and carries 60.5kg. Breeding from Aretha (by Mehmas) offers sprint credentials. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Havana Grey on debut for G Hanmer. Draws barrier 2 with Gina Mangan up and carries 58kg. From Tattenhall stable. Can feature with the right run.