Newmarket Race 2 - British Ebf Novice Stakes
AL JABBAR (1) is the next Godolphin runner to debut at the July course this year. The Sea The Stars colt from a winning mare in France holds obvious interest against this line-up. MAJESTIC JUDE (3) shaped better than the bare result when beaten only 1.5L on opening run at Yarmouth (1400m) three weeks ago. Looks a clear danger for that experience. ASTABUEN (2) starts out for the Ed Walker stable. By Zelzal and a half-brother to a G3 winner in America. Worth some thought tackling a novice lacking depth. ON TARGET (6) has shown something to work upon in two outings so far. Likely seen to better effect in handicaps before too long.
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Sea The Stars - River Melody) making his debut. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Zelzal out of Sign Of Life. Tough to line up. Worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, ran second last in a small field at Great Yarmouth on July 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rocket Boy carrying 60.5kg at $17. Rates highly on debut effort and can go on with it.
Last Starts 23 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 | 28/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:27.42 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last in a small field at Great Yarmouth on July 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rocket Boy with 60.5kg at $81. May need more time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:27.42 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 58kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 20 len behind Desert Castle with 60.5kg at $51. Needs to show a lot more.
Last Starts 13 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 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:25.91 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 58kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 9 at Sandown Park on July 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Zero Error carrying 60.5kg at $6. Second-up 4th in a small field at Great Yarmouth on August 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rock Montreal with 60.5kg at $23. Open to improvement so don't underestimate.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:22.71 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:32.45 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |