13:44 Ripon

Saturday 26 September 2026

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Theakston Brewing Legends Since 1827 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:45 | Winning time: 1m 11.43s

(7)

Alfa Hoodini¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: I Furtado

33/1

Good-bodied colt but has finished well held both starts so far, albeit facing a very stiff task in valuable sales race at Doncaster (6.5f) 16 days ago. This run should reveal more.

Form: 70

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(9)

Bulletsnap²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Hart| T: W J Haggas| OR: 78

15/8

Has made the frame in novices all 3 starts, showing promise at Goodwood and Doncaster on first 2 occasions (the winner from Doncaster now a useful type). Lesser effort when fourth of 9 at Windsor last month, but no surprise to see him fare better with stand-side draw to work from.

Form: 344

(2)

Commander Keith³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Oliver Stammers| T: K Frost

40/1

Went with little promise on debut when seventh of 12 in novice at Redcar 5 weeks ago. Will need to leave that first effort well behind.

Form: 7

(8)

Cracking Toast¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Ryan Sexton| T: G Hanmer

100/1

Didn't offer much first time up when finishing eighth of 9 in novice at Chester 15 days ago. Looks one for the longer term.

Form: 8

(5)

Harry Akoya¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler

100/1

Down the field but hinted at ability when eleventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (5f) on debut 10 days ago, making some progress after denied a clear run. Likely to need more time, though.

Form: 0

(4)

Jean's Tipple^t1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: P A Kirby

33/1

Foaled January 27. €62,000 yearling, Victor Ludorum colt. Half-brother to useful 6.5f/7f winner (including at 2 yrs) Half Sovereign. Has a fair standard to aim at making his first start. Wears tongue strap.

Form:

(3)

Scenic Route²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 78

5/6

Runner-up to a subsequent Group 2 winner at Thirsk on debut and again shaped well when third of 11 in maiden at York (7f) 20 days ago, form which has been boosted since. Remains with potential and can make his presence felt.

Form: 23

(6)

Time To Play²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: K R Burke

7/2

€100,000 son of Blue Point who looked in need of the experience on debut when fourth of 7 in novice at Haydock 23 days ago. Could be in the mix with improvement to come from his first outing.

Form: 4

(1)

Ubettanotblink⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: Craig Lidster

250/1

Has failed to beat a rival in his 2 outings, returning from 5 months off (gelded) when well held in 6-runner novice at Pontefract 9 days ago.

Form: 86

Forecasts

Scenic Route (5/6), Bulletsnap (15/8), Time To Play (7/2), Alfa Hoodini (33/1), Jean's Tipple (33/1), Commander Keith (40/1), Harry Akoya (100/1), Cracking Toast (100/1), Ubettanotblink (250/1)

Having shaped encouragingly on his first 2 outings, BULLETSNAP wasn't able to find any progress at Windsor last time but he's well worth another chance for his leading yard. He gets the vote ahead of Scenic Route, who has offered plenty to work on in his 2 starts, while Time To Play could step forward from his debut run.