Chester Race 2 - Juddmonte Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
LADY BRANKSOME (6) shaped with credit on debut when 3.25L fifth attempting this journey in a Kempton AW novice race prior to a 1.75L second tackling a 1200m novice event at Ripon two weeks ago. Open to further improvement. Leading contender. Similar comments can be applied to BELARDO ACE (2) who also ran fifth debuting in a 1000m race at Salisbury before a 1L runner-up effort in a 1000m novice event at Windsor eleven days ago. Rates highly. METAMOUSE (8) produced a decent 2.5L fourth contesting a 1200m maiden at Chepstow on first career start three weeks back. Progress likely. HARRY'S POP (3) might make the frame second up.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Blackbeard out of Abril. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 59kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Salisbury on May 23 over 1000m, 7 len behind Shimmering Sun carrying 58kg at $17. Second-up 2nd of 10 at Windsor on June 1 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Dowman with 60.5kg at $4.50. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/06/2026 | 9 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 0:59.20 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good | Nicola Currie | 58kg | 1:02.60 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 7th of 12 at Windsor on May 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Satellite Of Love with 59kg at $12. Progress likely and rates a good chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:12.30 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Aclaim out of River Song. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnesium carrying 58kg at $3.80. Last start 2nd of 7 at Ripon on May 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Etonnante carrying 58kg at $4.50. Coming along nicely and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | NOV F 2 | $19,960.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:11.95 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:14.70 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, second last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1100m, 9 len behind Donegal Rose carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on May 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Virtuous Star carrying 60.5kg at $41. Open to further 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/05/2026 | 23 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:15.80 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 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: H Crouch
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 12 at Chepstow on May 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind My A'ali Baba carrying 59kg at $34. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Gina Mangan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 11 at this track on May 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Virtuous Star with 58kg at $81. Can improve with that run under her belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 58kg | 1:15.80 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Rose Dawes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Haydock Park on May 22 over 1200m, 48 len behind Sea Venture carrying 56kg at $81. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1200m, 17 len behind Everatease with 56.5kg at $251. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 56.5kg | 1:16.33 | - | 9 |
| 17.8L | $251.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Soft | Ben Ffrench Davis | 56kg | 1:16.43 | - | 8 |
| 48.3L | $81.00 |