Salisbury Race 1 - Michael Brunton Memorial British Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
EASY ANSWER (2) was far from disgraced on debut at Yarmouth in a 1200m novice event before finding things too tough on the second start tackling the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Given time to recover from that performance and should prove hard to beat back down in grade. FORBIDDEN FIRE (10) looks to be the pick of the newcomers being out of a star race mare and is related to several noted performers. No surprise to see her go close. HACKPEN HILL (7) wears a hood for the first time and looks one for handicaps. GOLD REEF CITY (5) competed in a decent looking contest here during June before disappointing at Nottingham. Best watched.
Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sonny Parvenue with 60.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 6th of 9 at Windsor on July 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Real Bullet carrying 60.5kg at $10. In the mix.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/07/2026 | 29 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:14.16 | 3-4-6 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:15.53 | 3-4-8 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Great Yarmouth on May 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Peaceful Warrior with 60.5kg at $12. Last start 15th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 58.5kg at $101. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/21 | 16/06/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Cristian Demuro | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:13.02 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 10 at Newbury on July 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Satellite Of Love with 58kg at $19. Second-up ran last of 7 at Ffos Las on August 4 over 1500m, 14 len behind Perfect Nation with 59kg at $15. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:32.94 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:11.18 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: R P Downey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sonny Parvenue carrying 60.5kg at $4. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Nottingham on July 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tawakal carrying 60.5kg at $4. Heading the right way and should be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 1:11.99 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:15.53 | 10-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at this track on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Flying Pirate carrying 60.5kg at $29. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Windsor on July 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ferrystream carrying 60.5kg at $13. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 13/07/2026 | 34 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:12.66 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:17.82 | 7-5-9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Newbury on July 2 over 1200m, 13 len behind Alaskan Bear carrying 58kg at $41. Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on July 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gentle Hurricane with 58kg at $8.50. Looks well placed and gets chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/07/2026 | 19 | NOV C 2 | $19,960.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:16.23 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | George Downing | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 8th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind O'gorman carrying 60.5kg at $9. Second-up 6th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Firehorse carrying 60.5kg at $19. Hasn't done much to inspire.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/06/2026 | 60 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:15.55 | 7-5-6 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:14.49 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Sweet Affection. Looks ready to make a bright start.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by No Nay Never out of Arabian Queen. Will pay to watch for a betting push.