14:00 Epsom Downs

Thursday 10 September 2026

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Glass Times EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:01 | Winning time: 1m 24.75s

(8)

Astabuen²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: George Downing| T: E Walker

9/4

Zelzal colt who shaped with promise when third of 6 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Likely to improve and is one for the shortlist.

Form: 3

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(3)

Fourth Crusade

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Sir Mark Prescott

18/1

Foaled March 6. €80,000 foal, 130,000 gns yearling, St Mark's Basilica colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1¼m winner Beaux Villages and 7f-1¼m winner Beautiful Dawn. Market check advised on debut.

Form:

(6)

Give Hand²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: George Wood| T: Harry Charlton

15/2

€70,000 Mohaather colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 9.5f-13f winner Capital Theory and 1m winner Senesi. Showed plenty of ability despite looking in need of the experience on debut when third in Kempton novice (7f) 22 days ago. Likely to progress.

Form: 3

(2)

Lots Road²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett

11/4

Appealed on pedigree but looked in need of the experience when eighth of 13 in novice at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on debut 26 days ago. May well do better.

Form: 8

(7)

Louis The Fifth⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Jack Callan| T: M L W Bell| OR: 77

5/1

Made the frame all 3 starts thus far, latest when fair fourth of 7 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Likely to give another good account.

Form: 324

(9)

Montalbano³⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: A M Balding

8/1

Well supported and showed ability before finishing last of 8 in novice (5/2) at Kempton (7f) on debut 36 days ago. Likely to have learnt plenty from that experience.

Form: 8

(4)

Pressured¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Davies| T: E A L Dunlop

150/1

Yet to make a real impact in a couple of minor events and is likely one for handicaps down the line.

Form: 98

(5)

Quite Cheeky

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas

7/1

Foaled March 12. 70,000 gns yearling, Teofilo colt. Closely related to winner up to 1½m Speycaster and half-brother to several winners, including smart winner Blanchland. Dam unraced. One to note on debut.

Form:

(10)

Desert Symphony²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 70

25/1

Thrice-raced maiden who was much improved when second of 4 in novice (25/1) over C&D (firm) 27 days ago. One of likelier contenders.

Form: 892

(1)

My Spritely

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Tyler Heard| T: J R Boyle

300/1

Foaled February 29. Starman filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Mister Manannan out of winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f/7f winner) Cover Girl. Yard not known for juvenile scorers.

Form:

Forecasts

Astabuen (9/4), Lots Road (11/4), Louis The Fifth (5/1), Quite Cheeky (7/1), Give Hand (15/2), Montalbano (8/1), Fourth Crusade (18/1), Desert Symphony (25/1), Pressured (150/1), My Spritely (300/1)

ASTABUEN made a pleasing debut at Newmarket last month and should have learnt plenty from that experience. He gets the nod in the opener. William Haggas's newcomer Quite Cheeky appeals on paper and needs monitoring in the market, while Desert Symphony has solid course form to her name and should also go well.