Salisbury Race 2 - Robert Gilbert Birthday Celebration Irish Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
SPIRIT OF LYRA (8) improved second-up when powering home tackling the trip to deliver a promising 3.5L success on the Lingfield turf. Further progress anticipated and may go back-to-back. THANKS HARRY (4) also stepped up from his Ascot debut when filling the runner-up spot at Hamilton earlier in the month. Holds claims if strong in the market. CHAN NOIR (1) recorded an encouraging 1L victory providing initial racecourse outing at Nottingham. Not far away next time on the AW at Newcastle. In the mix. FILLIPAS (7) debuted at Bath 2.5L behind a dual subsequent winner then disappointed next time at Newbury. Place chance.
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, won by 1.0 len at Nottingham on June 25 over 1200m defeating Koodini carrying 60.5kg at $7. Last start 6th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on July 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Asander with 56kg at $4.30. Has ability and is among the winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 25/07/2026 | 30 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Sorin Moldoveanu | 56kg | 1:15.91 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:12.58 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: William Carver
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Doncaster on July 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sanbona Warrior carrying 60.5kg at $13. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Newmarket (July) on August 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Crown And Two carrying 60.5kg at $6. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:12.73 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | William Carver | 60.5kg | 1:25.99 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Ascot on July 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Dr Rascal carrying 59kg at $34. Last start 2nd in a small field at Hamilton Park on August 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Henley On Thames carrying 60.5kg at $7. Key runner who can get off the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:10.51 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | William Cox | 59kg | 1:26.27 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 59kgs
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Two-year-old gelding (Mayson - Moonshiner) making his debut. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, ran last of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 10 over 1400m, 19 len behind Tredegar Square carrying 60.5kg at $13. Doubt he will play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 10/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:29.44 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 58kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Bath on June 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Havana Sprite carrying 58kg at $9.50. Certainly not written off yet.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 02/07/2026 | 19 | NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 1:11.83 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | 1:04.34 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 11 at Ripon on July 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lady Rosalind carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Lingfield on July 25 over 1200m defeating Summer Triangle with 58kg at $2.20. Rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:10.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/11 | 06/07/2026 | - | APP NOV F 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Rowan Scott | 56.5kg | 1:12.52 | 5-6-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Due Diligence out of Lapidary. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: S Donohoe
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 13 at Newbury on August 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Gambling Man with 60.5kg at $101. Can improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 15/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:25.32 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Soldier's Call out of Royal Sateen. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Isobelle Chalmers
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Charming Thought out of Peintre D'etoiles. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Without Parole out of Bit Windy. Hard to recommend without a market push.