Nottingham Race 1 - Ebf Desert Crown Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CHEVERE (1) has gradually improved across each of his three starts. Just missed when second at this course and distance three weeks ago. Poised to go one better this time. CHRISTMAS IS COMIN (2) has been thereabouts on all four outings. Beaten only 1L third on nursery debut over 1000m at Bath latest. Anticipating another bold showing. APRICOT (3) is a newcomer for the Terry Kent stable. Minzaal filly and a half-sister to Assertively who was pretty sharp as a juvenile. No shock if she figures. DEBUTANTE (4) trailed last of four on opening run at Salisbury (1200m) in July. Might take plenty from that first experience.
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on October 14 over 1000m, nose behind Enriched carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 15 at Newbury on September 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Oakford with 60.5kg at $26. Making headway. Heading the right way and looks one of the hardest to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/10/2026 | 26 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Soft | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:02.73 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 7/15 | 18/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:12.51 | 4-4-7 | 16 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:17.63 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Bath on October 19 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Perigord Noir carrying 56.5kg at $15. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on October 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cool King carrying 59kg at $29. Must be included.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/10/2026 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good Soft | Josephine Gordon | 56.5kg | 1:01.33 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/10/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 59kg | 1:15.14 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 25 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 57.5kg | 1:14.54 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Josephine Gordon | 57.5kg | 1:17.17 | 10-8-5 | 13 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Minzaal out of Merci Layan. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at Salisbury on July 25 over 1200m, 23 len behind Pride Of Toledo carrying 58kg at $19. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | George Downing | 58kg | 1:17.21 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |