Nottingham Race 1 - Ebf Desert Crown Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
LEADING TIMES (1) managed to race from off the pace delivering a neck victory contesting a 1000m maiden tackling the AW track at Southwell on debut. Taken to maintain his unbeaten record. DONALD (2) recorded his best effort to date missing by a neck competing in a three runner 1000m novice race at Musselburgh, Warrants plenty of thought as expected to play a role in the finish. RIKISSA (6) was able to record a third place finish attempting 1400m at Leicester just over six weeks ago. Rates a danger to all. HARRY MOLE (3) progressed beaten just under 7L in a 1200m contest at Catterick. Worth noting.
Jockey: Aidan Keeley
Weight: 62kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by a neck at Southwell All Weather September 23 over 1000m defeating Mc Moan carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 54 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 | 23/09/2025 | - | APP MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 0:58.54 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 59kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late in a small field at Musselburgh on September 14 over 1000m, neck behind Komorkis with 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that in a small field at Ripon on August 4 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Goyard with 57.5kg at $19. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 14/09/2025 | 41 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 0:59.76 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 0:59.52 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 0:59.85 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on September 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rose Of Honour with 59.5kg at $126. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Catterick on October 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Secret Sonata with 60kg at $67. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 19 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 1:14.58 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | 1:13.80 | 5-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Ben Ffrench-Davis
Weight: 59kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Leicester on October 14 over 1400m, 26 len behind Song N Dance with 60.5kg at $251. Last start got back early in a small field at Wolverhampton on October 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Coronado King with 58kg at $251. Needs to show significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Ffrench Davis | 58kg | 1:13.48 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $251.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 1:27.17 | 3-9-9 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Southwell All Weather September 2 over 1000m, 16 len behind Rapper's Delight with 56.5kg at $126. On debut second last in a small field at Salisbury July 26 over 1200m, 26 len behind Addison Grey with 56.5kg at $29. Will benefit greatly from this hitout.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/09/2025 | 38 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | William Carver | 56.5kg | 0:57.75 | 7-5-9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/07/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | John Egan | 56.5kg | 1:15.07 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Leicester on September 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Autumn Rose carrying 58.5kg at $9. The run before that second last of 7 at Chepstow on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Connie's Rose with 57kg at $8.50. One of the main hopes.
Last Starts 55 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 | 22/09/2025 | 20 | HCP F 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:26.57 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,260.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Soft | Jack Dace | 57kg | 1:15.88 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2025 | 295 | APP MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:11.20 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 14/10/2024 | 39 | NOV F 2 | $18,060.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:19.47 | 7-9-7 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $1.73 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $22,830.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:29.25 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $2.75 |