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Thursday 4 September 2025

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McCoys Racing Lounge EBF Novice Stakes

Off time: 14:36 | Winning time: 1m 43.95s

(1)

Celestarak¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: H Crouch| T: D Menuisier

9/1

Didn't manage to beat a rival but showed ability when beaten 4¼ lengths in 5-runner novice at Newmarket (8f, good, 20/1) on debut 19 days ago, a steadily-run race probably catching him out. Entitled to progress.

Form: 5

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(7)

Commanding Officer⁶⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby

10/3

Promising third at this course (7.2f) on debut, before running to a similar level when fourth of 7 in novice at York (7f, good, 9/2) 68 days ago. Remains capable of better upped in trip and he's a major player.

Form: 34

(3)

Devil's Peak^h1²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: J & T Gosden

22/1

Shaped as if in need of the experience when well-beaten eighth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 27 days ago. Hood now added but he may be one for further down the line.

Form: 8

(9)

Faeberon

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: S De Sousa| T: S & E Crisford

11/8

Foaled March 4. 475,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 9f-1½m winner Dress Rehearsal. One to note for yard which has been going well with their newcomers.

Form:

(10)

Fahidi⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: A M Balding

4/1

Making his first start, shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 11 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good to soft, 12/1) 6 weeks ago, fading final 1f. No surprise if he were to leave his debut form well behind.

Form: 6

(8)

Galilean Quality

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

15/2

Foaled March 27. €140,000 foal, 200,000 gns yearling, Teofilo colt. Dam 1m winner out of useful winner up to 9.4f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) Local Time. Yard's newcomers have to be respected.

Form:

(6)

Home Hero⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: H Palmer

28/1

Strong-looking colt who ran below market expectations on debut, but much improved when fourth of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f, 25/1) 8 days ago. Open to further progress, though more will be required in this contest.

Form: 64

(2)

Impossible Mission

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: J Butler

80/1

Foaled April 12. 60,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Queen Blossom and 1m-11.6f winner Winged Spur. Dam lightly raced. Tough ask on debut.

Form:

(4)

Red Rifle¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer

400/1

Very green on debut when last of 12 in novice at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 33/1) 19 days ago, hanging markedly left in the straight. Likely to need more time.

Form: 0

Non-Runners

(5)

Golden Caviar

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: E A L Dunlop J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Faeberon (11/8), Commanding Officer (10/3), Fahidi (4/1), Galilean Quality (15/2), Celestarak (9/1), Golden Caviar (10/1), Devil's Peak (22/1), Home Hero (28/1), Impossible Mission (80/1), Red Rifle (400/1)

COMMANDING OFFICER has shown promise both starts, still looking in need of the experience when fourth in a novice at York in June, and he could be ready to get off the mark with Charlie Appleby having won the last 4 renewals of this race. Celestarak seemed unsuited by a steadily-run race on debut and is next on the list, with Galilean Quality the pick of the newcomers.