Epsom Downs Race 1 - Glass Times Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
LOUIS THE FIFTH (5) can put experience to good use against less seasoned rivals. Built on debut third with a 4L second in 1200m Ffos Las maiden in July. Not seen since a 4L fourth in 1200m Newmarket a fortnight later. Comes back off a break and has been found a great opportunity. Should also benefit from longer distance. QUITE CHEEKY (8) is the pick of the newcomers. Teofilo colt related to two black type performers. Should be primed for debut. DESERT SYMPHONY (9) made progress on first two starts when 1L second over course and distance last time in a novice. Top player on that form. ASTABUEN (1) is another to note after a 3.75L third in Newmarket novice last month.
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Majestic Jude with 58kg at $23. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | George Downing | 58kg | 1:25.40 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Hogan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by St Mark's Basilica out of Balakera having his first start. Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sonic Angel carrying 59kg at $41. Shaping up well and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Lewis Edmunds | 59kg | 1:27.26 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 8th of 13 at Newbury on August 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gambling Man carrying 60.5kg at $19. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 15/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:25.32 | 9-9-8 | 13 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Newmarket (July) on July 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sexy Chick with 60.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Ffos Las on July 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jaan Ki Tukri carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Great chance to break through.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 17 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 1:12.53 | 1-1-1-1-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:07.88 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:03.21 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, ran last of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Clive The Writer carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Can do better. Can improve with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:28.94 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Newmarket (July) on August 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Royal Instinct carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 8th of 10 at Great Yarmouth on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Capitano Josepi carrying 60.5kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/08/2026 | 16 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | 1:26.42 | 5-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 1:25.78 | 6-7-9 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Teofilo out of Examinee having his first start. Purchased for GNS 70,000 (Tattersalls 2025 October Yearling Sale Book 2). Will pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on August 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tansy Lane with 58kg at $26. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Sandown Park on July 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zero Error with 58kg at $101. Progressing well. Heading the right way and gets her chance to get off the mark.
Last Starts 27 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 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | NOV F 2 | $23,590.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:23.21 | 1-1-1-1-1-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 45 | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:32.45 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:14.10 | 10-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Starman out of Cover Name. Hard to recommend without a market push.